Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues

▶ BBC Business Aug 7, 2026 1h ago 👁 1 views

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Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July. Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July. Read the full story on BBC Business via the link below.

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