U.S. economy unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July
Posted on : 07 Aug 2026 | By : Scott Horsley
U.S. economy unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July...
U.S. economy unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July The Labor Department offered an update Friday morning on the U.S. jobs market. After lackluster hiring in June, forecasters had expected the report to show a modest pickup in July. U.S. economy unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July August 7, 20264:41 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Scott Horsley A MartÃnez Labor Department to release July jobs report Friday The Labor Department offered an update Friday morning on the U.S. jobs market. After lackluster hiring in June, forecasters had expected the report to show a modest pickup in July.