Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market

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Published on August 7, 2026 • Originally reported by Scott Horsley. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
The U.S. labor market softened in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs. Construction companies and factories continued to add workers, but retailers and restaurants shed jobs.

U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.

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