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.
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.
Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America
hide caption
toggle caption
Joe Raedle/Getty Images North America
U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July; analysts expected gains - UPI.com
US employers shed 23K jobs, BLS report suggests weaker labor market
US employers unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs; unemployment rate falls amid rising inflation
U.S. economy surprisingly lost 23,000 jobs in July
US economy loses 23,000 jobs in July, raises concerns for job seekers
July jobs report reveals unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs, missing economists' forecasts
‘No hire, no fire’: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs - sharp reversal for labour market
US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as hiring stalls
US employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July, jobless rate falls
The economy has been weaker than we thought as jobs report reveals 23,000 deficit in July | Fortune
