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U.S. sheds 23,000 jobs in 'bleak' July report

Bureau of Labor Statistics: U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.

Published Aug 7, 2026, 9:17 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the payroll decline, the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1% in the latest report.