Numărul locurilor de muncă din SUA a scăzut cu 23.000 în iulie

In July 2026, the U.S. job market experienced a surprising decline of 23,000 jobs, contrary to expectations of a 100,000 job increase. This significant discrepancy highlights a weaker labor market than previously thought, with revisions showing a loss of 103,000 jobs in May and June. The unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.1%, influenced by workers leaving the labor force rather than finding new jobs. Education, retail, and financial sectors saw the most job losses, while healthcare added 22,000 jobs. Overall, labor force participation dropped, indicating ongoing challenges in the job market.