US July nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, below the 12‑month average (3.4%). Healthcare payrolls continued to rise and remained a sustained positive contributor. Professional and business services and social assistance, which powered June’s gains, los

2026-08-07

US July nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000, below the 12‑month average (3.4%). Healthcare payrolls continued to rise and remained a sustained positive contributor. Professional and business services and social assistance, which powered June’s gains, lost momentum.