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US economy lost 23000 jobs in July with downward revisions

The Guardian · first seen 13.08.2026

Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows the US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, alongside significant downward revisions for May and June and slowing wage growth.

  • The US economy lost 23,000 jobs in July according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
  • May and June job numbers were revised downward by a combined 103,000 jobs.
  • Average hourly earnings rose by just 0.1% in July.

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