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07.08.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls Turn Negative in July, Marking Sharp Reversal in Job Growth

The U.S. labor market showed a notable setback in July 2026, as nonfarm payrolls declined by 23,000 jobs, according to data updated on 7 August 2026. This marks a sharp reversal from June 2026, when payrolls had still registered positive growth of 57,000 jobs.

The move from modest job creation in June to outright job losses in July underscores a weakening employment backdrop in the world’s largest economy. While June’s figure already suggested a cooling labor market, July’s negative reading signals that some sectors may be pulling back on hiring or beginning to shed positions.

Investors, policymakers, and businesses will be closely watching upcoming labor market releases to assess whether July’s contraction proves temporary or heralds a more sustained slowdown in U.S. employment momentum.

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