US Nonfarm Payrolls Unexpectedly Drop in July; Unemployment Hits 4.1% Low

Published: Aug 10, 2026 11:09

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US seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly fell by 23,000 in July, the first decline since February; the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%, the lowest level since June 2025.

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