U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Fell by 23,000 in July, BLS Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 23,000-job decline in U.S. nonfarm payroll employment in July, adding to signs of weaker hiring momentum.
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U.S. Wholesale Inventories Rose 0.3% in June as Businesses Carried More Stock
Wholesale inventories held by U.S. firms increased 0.3% in June from May and were up 4.4% from a year earlier, according to new Census Bureau data.
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July jobs report arrives as key test for the U.S. economy and Fed outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics scheduled the July 2026 Employment Situation for release at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Aug. 7, with follow-up economic data and a benchmark revision due later in August.
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U.S. wholesale sales fell 3.0% in June while inventories edged up
The Census Bureau’s June 2026 Monthly Wholesale Trade release was scheduled for Aug. 6 at 10 a.m., adding a new national data point on sales, inventories and inventory-to-sales information.
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June CPI report: Inflation cooled, but core and gasoline still matter for budgets
June CPI-U fell 0.4% in June on gasoline/energy drops, while core (less food & energy) was flat. Here’s what that means for budgets.
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Weekly jobless claims hit 187,000—lowest since 1969, DOL says
Weekly initial jobless claims fell to 187,000 for the week ending July 18. Here’s what the data measures—and what it doesn’t.