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. Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs in July as Labor-Market Growth Weakens
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 23,000-job decline in U.S. nonfarm payroll employment in July, while the unemployment rate edged lower.
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U.S. Employers Lost 23,000 Jobs in July as Unemployment Edged Lower
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decline of 23,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in July, while the unemployment rate fell and other labor-market measures offered a mixed picture.
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BLS schedules July employment report for Aug. 7 as June remains latest displayed data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has scheduled its July 2026 Employment Situation report for Aug. 7, while its latest displayed results remain from June.
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U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July as unemployment rate fell to 4.1%
U.S. employers cut 23,000 nonfarm jobs in July, while unemployment fell to 4.1% in a report that pointed to a weakening labor market.
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Oregon job vacancies held steady as unemployment remained at 5.2%
Oregon private job vacancies were unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, while the statewide unemployment rate stood at 5.2% in June.
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GAO Flags Risks to the Federal Jobs Report as Survey Response Rates Decline
A Government Accountability Office review found that users generally consider the monthly Jobs Report accurate and useful, but warned that declining response rates, revisions and gaps in technical feedback could weaken data quality.
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June job openings dipped while hiring rose, BLS data show
U.S. employers reported about 7.4 million open jobs in June, while hiring rose to roughly 5.2 million, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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Weak July Jobs Report Complicates Federal Reserve’s Inflation Fight
U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, adding pressure for caution on interest rates while inflation remains elevated ahead of the next CPI report.
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U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July as labor-force participation fell
A new federal employment report showed an unexpected July job decline and the lowest labor-force participation rate since February 2021, adding pressure to the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook.
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U.S. Employers Cut 23,000 Jobs in July, Raising New Labor-Market Concerns
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July, sending stocks higher and Treasury yields lower as investors reassessed the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook.
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Federal labor data offer a fresh look at U.S. job openings before the July jobs report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ June 2026 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey covers vacancies, hiring and separations nationally ahead of the July Employment Situation report.
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U.S. Payrolls Fell by 23,000 in July, Signaling a Stall in the Labor Market
A new federal employment report showed an unexpected decline in U.S. nonfarm payrolls in July, complicating the Federal Reserve’s choices as inflation remains elevated.
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U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July as labor-market momentum weakens
U.S. payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, while revisions erased 103,000 jobs from earlier reports and complicated the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook.
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July payrolls fell 23,000 as May and June gains were cut by 103,000
A federal employment report released Aug. 7 shows a weaker U.S. labor market than earlier data suggested, with payroll employment falling by 23,000 in July and prior job gains revised lower.
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U.S. Restaurants Lost 32,900 Jobs in June as Industry Outlook Cools
Eating and drinking places recorded a preliminary, seasonally adjusted loss of 32,900 jobs in June, while the National Restaurant Association lowered its 2026 sales-growth forecast.
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BLS schedules July employment report for Aug. 7 release
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish its July 2026 Employment Situation report at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on August 7, with a preliminary annual benchmark revision scheduled for August 28.
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July jobs report: payrolls fell 23,000 and unemployment edged down to 4.1%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July 2026 Employment Situation report on Aug. 7, providing the scheduled national update on employment, unemployment and labor-force conditions. The available source materials confirm the release but do not include the report’s headline figures.
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Nevada Adds 100,800 Jobs Since December 2022 as June Employment Reaches Record Level
Nevada’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment reached 1,614,100 in June 2026, while preliminary data put the unemployment rate at 5.1%.
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Minnesota Added 13,200 Jobs in June as Officials Warn Recovery Remains Fragile
Minnesota’s payrolls grew by 13,200 jobs in June, but state analysts say weak annual growth and a widening gap between labor-force and payroll measures require close monitoring.
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U.S. jobs report due Friday as markets and policymakers await fresh test of labor-market strength
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Employment Situation report for July 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time Friday, providing the latest national readings on employment, unemployment and wages.
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Arizona gains 27,900 jobs over year as June employment drops seasonally
Arizona added 27,900 nonfarm jobs from June 2025 to June 2026, led by health care and social assistance, even as employment fell by 46,700 jobs in June.