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.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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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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Maryland Added Nearly 18,000 Jobs in 2026 as State Begins Recovering From Federal Workforce Losses
Maryland added nearly 18,000 jobs during 2026, according to late-July reporting, but federal employment and several private-sector industries continued to weaken through June.
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U.S. Productivity Report Due Aug. 6 Ahead of July Jobs Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release preliminary second-quarter productivity and costs data at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time on Aug. 6, one day before the July jobs report.
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Arkansas unemployment rate falls to 4.1% as employment continues to rise
Arkansas’ unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in June 2026 while statewide employment continued to increase, the Arkansas Department of Commerce reported.
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New Jersey payrolls edged down in June as professional services, health care and construction added jobs
New Jersey’s seasonally adjusted payroll employment fell by 300 jobs in June to 4,387,100, while professional and business services and private education and health services posted the largest gains.
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Wisconsin unemployment falls to 3.3% as employment rises in June
Wisconsin’s preliminary June labor report showed 3,030,100 people employed, 3,041,000 nonfarm jobs and a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.3%.