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US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July

U.S. July Employment Down 23,000... 100,000 Less Than Expected

U.S. July Employment Down 23,000... 100,000 Less Than Expected

US sheds 23,000 jobs in July, revisions lower

Economy / The US economy sheds 23,000 jobs in July

US jobs fell by 23,000 in July, well below market expectations; unemployment rate improved to 4.1% from the previous month.

US shed 23,000 jobs in July

US employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July, despite the unemployment rate falling to 4.1%. Nonfarm payrolls declined by 23,000 jobs. Data for the previous two months were revised down by 103,000 jobs, suggesting the labor market was weaker than previously thought. The job losses were driven by declines in the government, leisure and hospitality, and retail sectors, despite the World Cup. Some economists attributed the 50,000 job losses in local government education to seasonal adjustment issues related to summer school closures. The labor force participation rate fell to 61.4%, its lowest level since the 1970s, excluding the COVID-19 pandemic. Among workers in the key 25-54 age group, participation rose slightly but remained at low levels. The annual increase in average hourly wages was 3.2%, the slowest pace in nearly five years. This suggests that wage growth is not keeping pace with inflation. The sharp slowdown in the labor market has led to higher stock prices, while bond yields have fallen due to speculation that the Federal Reserve will not have to raise interest rates anytime soon. #Arabic_Business

US July employment figures fall far short of market expectations; the number of employed people decreased by 23,000 from the previous month.

[UPDATE] US economy unexpectedly sheds 23,000 jobs in July (first reported at 2026-08-07T12:31:34Z)

The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July as inflation and uncertainty surrounding the Iran war weighed on the outlook. • • Employers cut 23,000 jobs — a major miss from the 80,000 gain economists expected. Meanwhile, unemployment dipped to 4.1%. • • Previous months were also revised sharply lower, with May and June showing 103,000 fewer jobs than initially reported.

The US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations. #AlArabiya_Business

MACRO: The U.S. economy loses 23,000 jobs in July, against expectations of an 80,000 gain, sending the probability of a September Fed rate hike from 55% to 46%.

US unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July

US July employment report: Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, significantly below market expectations.

US employment in July fell by 23,000, contrary to market expectations; unemployment rate at 4.1%

US employment fell by 23,000 in July, significantly below market expectations.

US lost 23K jobs in July in disappointing report — though it could stall interest-rate hikes

Live: U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, a sudden reversal in what had been an otherwise solid labor market

BREAKING NEWS After an already disappointing June, the US job market contracted in July, losing 23,000 jobs while analysts had expected 80,000 new positions

U.S. economy surprisingly lost 23,000 jobs in July

US employment in July fell by 23,000, contrary to market expectations; unemployment rate at 4.1%

After a disappointing June, the US job market contracted in July, losing 23,000 jobs while analysts had expected 80,000 new positions.

[Breaking] U.S. Employment Shock: 23,000 Jobs Lost in July… Will ‘September Rate Hike’ Be Halted?

Live: US employers lost 23,000 jobs in July amid ongoing job growth slump

The US nonfarm payrolls report for July unexpectedly showed a monthly decrease of 23,000, and the combined downward revisions for May and June figures totaled 103,000.

The US economy saw an unexpected drop in jobs during July, while the unemployment rate declined slightly, according to a report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 jobs in July, compared to a revised 20,000 in June. Forecasts had indicated an increase of 83,000 jobs in July. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, while the labor force participation rate dropped to 61.4%, its lowest level in more than five years. #Arabic_Business

July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs

The U.S. economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, a sign that the labor market had not stabilized after four months of positive growth. • • The unemployment rate ticked down only slightly to 4.1%.

BLS: "Both nonfarm payroll employment (-23,000) and the unemployment rate (4.1%) changed little in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment declined in local government education and retail trade. Employment continued to trend up in health care." •

U.S. economy surprisingly lost 23,000 jobs in July

[Breaking News] US July employment statistics: -23,000 jobs, far below market expectations

BLS: "Both nonfarm payroll employment (-23,000) and the unemployment rate (4.1%) changed little in • July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment declined in local government • education and retail trade. Employment continued to trend up in health care." •

Breaking: US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists had expected a 95,000-job gain.

JOBS SHOCK SHIFTS FED BETS • • The US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, while unemployment fell to 4.1%. • • The weak report adds uncertainty ahead of the Fed’s September decision. • • Kalshi traders now price a 62% chance of no change, versus 34% for a 25bp hike. • • The Fed now faces a tougher balance between weaker jobs and persistent inflation. •

JUST IN: U.S. July Nonfarm Payrolls Fall by 23K, Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.1% • • U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, well below market expectations for an increase of 80,000. The previous reading was revised down from a gain of 57,000 to 20,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, below expectations of 4.2% and down from 4.2% previously.

★ US employment figures for July fell by 23,000

BREAKING: US economy unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July, with unemployment rate falling on a further decline in labor force participation rate

The economy lost 23,000 jobs, on net, in July, and revisions showed that employment gains were weaker than previously reported for the previous two months, which were revised down by 103,000.

US SHOCKS WITH 23,000 JOB LOSSES IN JULY • • The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, far below forecasts for an 83,000 gain. • • June’s increase was also revised down to just 20,000 jobs. • • Despite the weakness, unemployment unexpectedly fell from 4.2% to 4.1%. • • The disappointing report raises fresh concerns about the labor market and could complicate the Federal Reserve’s rate decisions as policymakers balance weaker employment against persistent inflation.

Live: US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July

US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July

The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, far shy of forecasts for a gain of 80,000. • Prior to the report, markets were split on whether the Fed would hike rates at its next policy meeting in September.

Rpt-Top Alert-U.S. July Nonfarm Payrolls -23,000 (Consensus +80,000) vs June +20,000 (Prev +57,000), May +63,000 (Prev +129,000)

The economy saw 23,000 jobs REMOVED in July Below expectations of +80K jobs added (NFP Non-farm Payrolls)

US economy undershoots forecasts to shed 23,000 jobs in July

*US JULY NONFARM PAYROLLS FALL 23K M/M; EST. +80K

*US JULY NONFARM PAYROLLS FALL -23K M/M; EST. +80K

U.S. July Government Jobs -53,000

JULY JOBS REPORT: ALL EYES ON FRIDAY • • The July Nonfarm Payrolls report is due Friday at 8:30 AM ET. • • Prediction Markets • • Kalshi: +72K • • Bank Forecasts • • Highest: Citigroup, Santander +115K • • Lowest: Deutsche Bank +65K • • Median: +80K • • WSJ Consensus • • Payrolls: +83K (vs. +57K prior) • • Unemployment: 4.2% • • Avg. Hourly Earnings: +0.3% M/M, +3.5% Y/Y •