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US loses 23K jobs in July, unemployment dips slightly

The Hill·August 7, 2026·1 min read
US loses 23K jobs in July, unemployment dips slightly

The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday. Economists had expected 83,000 jobs added and a steady 4.2% rate. This follows weak June jobs numbers.

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