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US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July

The Labor Department released the July 2026 jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy shed jobs unexpectedly last month amid uncertainty over inflation. This figure indicates a contraction in the labor market for the period.
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Friday, August 7, 2026 at 08:32 AM EDT
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