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US economy shows surprising job cuts and labor force drop in July

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The U.S. economy experienced a surprising downturn in July, with employers cutting 23,000 jobs and previous months' figures revised downward by 103,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, not due to increased hiring, but because a significant number of Americans left the labor force. This economic slowdown presents a political challenge for the Trump administration ahead of the midterm elections. AI

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US economy shows surprising job cuts and labor force drop in July

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press ·

    The economy has been weaker than we thought as jobs report reveals 23,000 deficit in July

    Labor Department revisions also shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% as Americans left the job market.

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