SignificantEconomyAxios·Bureau of Labor Statistics
Summer jobs report is a double whammy for workers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, with revisions significantly weakening May and June payroll figures. This data presents a less robust labor market picture, with fewer job gains and a shrinking labor force offset by a declining unemployment rate.
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Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:55 AM EDT
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