US Unemployment Claims Dropped To 206,000 Last Week With Layoffs Still Sparse

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • japantoday.com22:30first to report
     U.S. filings for jobless benefits rise to 199,000

     The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week but layoffs remain in the historically healthy range of the past few years. U.S. filings for jobless aid in the week ending August 1 rose by 1,000 to 199,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The previous week’s figure was…

2. Fri, 7 August 2026

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   • wknofm.org08:41
     U.S. economy unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July

     The Labor Department offered an update Friday morning on the U.S. jobs market. After lackluster hiring in June, forecasters had expected the report to show a modest pickup in July.

   • nbcsandiego.com09:30
     U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, a sudden reversal for the labor market
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     • nbcnewyork.com7 Aug, 09:30their copy
   • actionforex.com12:41
     US Non-Farm Payrolls Contract -23k. Revisions Expose Deeper Labor Market Weakness

     US payrolls unexpectedly fell 23K in July as May and June were revised down by 103K combined, dealing a major blow to September Fed rate hike expectations.

   • bostonherald.com12:42edited after publishing
     US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump

     previouslyUS employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from Iran war

     Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • iheart.com12:48
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • The Hill12:48edited after publishing
     US loses 23,000 jobs in July, unemployment dips slightly

     previouslyUS loses 23K jobs in July, unemployment dips slightly

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate dipped slightly to 4.1 percent, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Economists had expected American employers to add 83,000 jobs and the jobless rate to hold steady at 4.2 percent last month, according to consensus estimates. This comes on the heels of relatively weak jobs numbers in June, in which the U.S. workforce initially saw just...

   • ktvq.com12:50
     US economy stumbles with July job losses and sticky inflation

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, ending a four-month growth streak as inflation continued to outpace wage gains.

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   • coloradohometownweekly.com13:03edited after publishing
     US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait

     previouslyUS stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs

     Technology stocks did much of the heavy lifting for the broader market.

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     • bostonherald.com7 Aug, 13:03their copy
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   • NPR News13:10
     Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market

     U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.

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   • actionforex.com13:23
     US: Payrolls Disappoint in July, But the Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1%

     Nonfarm payrolls declined by 23k in July, well below the Bloomberg consensus forecast calling for a gain of 80k. The prior two months were revised lower by a total of 103k – pushing the three-month average down to 20k (from 77k in June).

   • PBS NewsHour13:29
     U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%

     U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market.

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     • ktiv.com7 Aug, 14:33their copy
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   • westfaironline.com13:52
     U.S. and world news for Aug. 7

     U.S. economy loses jobs in July The U.S. labor market in July as the economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs, according

   • South China Morning Post13:55
     US unexpectedly loses jobs in July, in blow to Trump’s economy claims

     The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, government data showed, a blow to US President Donald Trump’s claims of leading an economic revival as his Republican Party gears up for crucial midterm elections.. The unemployment rate in the world’s largest economy ticked down to 4.1 per cent, according to data published on Friday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Since taking office for his second term, Trump has unleashed a spate of policies aimed at reviving domestic...

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     • Le Monde English7 Aug, 14:18their copy
   • upi.com14:07
     U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July; analysts expected gains

     U.S. employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

   • rawstory.com14:08
     'Significantly worse than expected': Tanking jobs report stuns CNN analyst

     The U.S. economy lost more jobs last month than expected amid a summer hiring slump, marking a sharp slowdown from the month before.The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, a sharp miss from economists' expectations of a 90,000-job gain, according to a new jobs report released Friday by the Bureau...

   • indiatimes.com14:20
     ‘No hire, no fire’: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs - sharp reversal for labour market

     US employers unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs last month, while downward revisions by the Labor Department erased a further 103,000 positions from payroll estimates for May and June. Economists had been forecasting that employers would add close to 100,000 jobs during the month.

   • abccolumbia.com14:24
     Jobs report shows US unexpectedly lost jobs in July

     The U.S. lost 23k jobs in July, according to the federal government's monthly jobs report, which marked a decline from 57k jobs added in June.

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     • ksyl.com7 Aug, 17:45their copy
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   • Google News - Top Stories14:24
     Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of Interest Rate Rise

     Weak Jobs Report Does Not Eliminate Prospects of Interest Rate Rise The New York Times US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump AP News US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July Fox Business US employers unexpectedly shed jobs, clashing with Trump's economic message Politico Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report CNBC

   • democrats.org14:45
     NEW: Trump’s Job Market Defies Expectations, For the Worse

     The jobs report released today from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Donald Trump’s failed economic agenda has cost 23,000 jobs in July, far worse than economists’ expectations of an 80,000 job gain. The jobs numbers for May and June were sharply revised downward by a combined -103,000, meaning that over the last three […]

   • Google News - Top Stories14:46
     US nonfarm payrolls fall in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%

     US nonfarm payrolls fall in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1% Reuters Jobs Report Live Updates: U.S. Job Market Shrinks Unexpectedly The New York Times US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July Fox Business Shock Drop in US Payrolls Eases Pressure on Fed to Hike Bloomberg.com Economy sheds 23K jobs in July, wage gains soften as report shows 'weakness in payrolls' KOMO

   • iheart.com15:00
     23,000 Jobs Lost In July, Defying Expectations

     The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, contrary to expectations of job growth. Despite the decline, the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.1%. Analysts suggest the Federal Reserve may not need to adjust interest rates immediately, as the labor market's strength appears less robust.

   • heraldpalladium.com15:00
     U.S. sheds 23,000 jobs in 'bleak' July report

     (The Center Square) – The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor

   • Google News - Top Stories15:02
     Weak July jobs report helps case for Fed to hold rates but doesn't take hikes off the table

     Weak July jobs report helps case for Fed to hold rates but doesn't take hikes off the table Yahoo Finance U.S. Lost 23,000 Jobs in July, While Unemployment Ticked Lower WSJ US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs, delivering political setback to Trump WTOP U.S. stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes for easier rate policy NBC New York Hiring slumped unexpectedly in July, as the economy shed 23,000 jobs The Washington Post

   • deadline.com15:15
     U.S. Lost 23,000 Jobs In July, But Entertainment Saw An Uptick

     The downturn was well below analysts' expectations.

   • ABC News (Australia)15:20
     US unexpectedly sheds 23,000 jobs in blow for Trump before midterms

     Donald Trump has unleashed a spate of policies aimed at reviving domestic manufacturing and curbing surging inflation but new figures show job growth has been declining since March.

   • news3lv.com15:48
     Economy sheds 23K jobs in July, wage gains soften as report shows 'weakness in payrolls'

     The economy lost 23,000 jobs in July as hiring and wage growth slowed, raising concerns about a weakening labor market and fewer opportunities for workers.

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   • Index.hr (Croatia)16:10
     Neočekivani pad zaposlenosti u SAD-u. Ugašeno 23.000 radnih mjesta

     AMERIČKO tržište rada u srpnju je neočekivano izgubilo 23.000 radnih mjesta, suprotno prognozama. Stopa nezaposlenosti pala je zbog odljeva radne snage, a ne zbog novog zapošljavanja.

   • wnyc.org16:15
     Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in a sign of a wilting labor market
   • omanobserver.om16:19
     US unexpectedly loses 23,000 jobs in July

     WASHINGTON: The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, government data showed, signalling potential weakness in the labour market after...

   • Al Jazeera English16:25
     US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps

     US labour market loses 23,000 jobs in July as education, government and retail sectors record significant declines.

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     • aljazeera.com7 Aug, 16:25their copy
   • Google News - Top Stories16:28
     US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps

     US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps Al Jazeera U.S. Lost 23,000 Jobs in July, While Unemployment Ticked Lower WSJ One of the job market's biggest engines is stalling Business Insider U.S. stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes for easier rate policy NBC New York Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring The New York Times

   • finanznachrichten.de16:30
     U.S. Employment Unexpectedly Dips In July, Unemployment Rate Edges Lower

     WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday unexpectedly showed a modest decrease in U.S. employment in the month of July.The Labor Department said

   • Channel News Asia17:07removed by the outlet
     US unexpectedly loses jobs in blow to Trump ahead of midterms

     The US lost 23,000 jobs in July, raising concerns about the economy ahead of the November midterm elections.

   • ksl.com17:45
     Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs as unemployment dips to 4.1%, report says

     Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and unemployment dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market, in a sharp reversal put out by the Labor Department Friday.

   • timesfreepress.com19:00
     US job market stalled in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs

     The U.S. job market stalled unexpectedly last month, delivering a political blow to President Donald Trump three months ahead of midterm elections and complicating decision-making for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.

   • kvnf.org20:24
     The U.S. unexpectedly lost jobs in July

     The U.S. labor market went into reverse last month, as employers cut 23,000 jobs. Job gains for May and June were also revised downward.

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     • ualrpublicradio.org7 Aug, 20:24their copy
   • Google News - Top Stories20:33
     Markets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses, Airbnb Soars and Trade Desk Tanks

     Markets Rally on Surprise U.S. Job Losses, Airbnb Soars and Trade Desk Tanks | Markets P.M. for Aug. 7 WSJ U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July CNBC Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse The New York Times What the jobs report can’t tell us about the confounding economic moment CNN 'Weaker than we thought': Jobs surprise deals setback for GOP in elections Politico

   • PBS NewsHour22:55
     What the July jobs report reveals about the strength of the economy

     New labor data shows the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, when economists had predicted modest growth. Revised numbers for May and June also show 103,000 fewer jobs created than originally reported. The unemployment rate ticked down, from 4.2% to 4.1%, a function of fewer people seeking jobs. Amna Nawaz discussed the numbers with Heather Long, chief economist with Navy Federal Credit Union.

3. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • thedailystar.net07:45
     US unexpectedly loses jobs in blow to Trump ahead of midterms

     The world's largest economy lost 23,000 jobs in July

   • en.people.cn08:30
     U.S. loses 23,000 nonfarm jobs in July, missing expectations

     NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. nonfarm payrolls fell by a seasonally adjusted 23,000 in July, the

   • Google News - Top Stories10:00
     The Memo: Weak jobs report clouds economy as Trump barrels toward midterms

     The Memo: Weak jobs report clouds economy as Trump barrels toward midterms The Hill U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July CNBC Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring The New York Times Unemployment rate is falling, but for 'the wrong reason,’ experts say USA Today What the jobs report can’t tell us about the confounding economic moment CNN

   • The Hill10:00
     The Memo: Weak jobs report clouds economy as Trump barrels toward midterms

     New clouds darkened the economic landscape on Friday, as the latest employment report showed the nation shedding 23,000 jobs in July. The number came as an unpleasant surprise to most economists. The consensus prediction from experts canvassed by Dow Jones had been that more than 80,000 jobs would be created. Democrats pounced on the number...

4. Sun, 9 August 2026

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   • texarkanagazette.com14:15
     America In Focus: US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs; mortgage rates rise again

     The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses.

   • rawstory.com20:14
     Economist alarmed as Trump's 'anemic' economy pushes Americans to the brink

     An economist flagged several warning signs after the latest jobs report showed President Donald Trump's economy had become "anemic."On Friday, the Trump administration released a report that showed the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, one of the worst monthly performances in several years. Hea...

5. Tue, 11 August 2026

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   • inquirer.com09:01
     Unemployment improved — because thousands of workers disappeared. Where did they go?

     The percentage of American workers ages 25 to 54 declined this year, and that’s not a good sign for the economy, experts say.

   • yahoo.com14:30
     A Bad Jobs Report for Public Education

     A version of this analysis originally appeared in the “Aldeman on Education” Substack. According to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, K-12 schools lost 50,000 workers from June to July. The numbers for May were also revised down by another 47,000. These are seasonally adjusted numbers. Each year, public schools “lose” […]

6. Fri, 14 August 2026

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   • tribtoday.com06:00
     US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy level

     WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels. The Labor Department reported Thursday that 209,000 people filed jobless claims last week, up from a revised 200,000 the week before and higher than the 205,000 forecasters had expected. The four-week average of applications, which smooths out […]

7. Wed, 19 August 2026

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   • nbc16.com18:14
     Oregon nonfarm payrolls fall by 4,100 in July as services, government shed jobs

     Oregon’s job market pulled back in July, with employers cutting more than 4,000 jobs even as the state’s unemployment rate held steady.Oregon’s seasonally adjus

   • kuow.org23:24
     Washington state unemployment fell slightly in July, adding over 20,000 jobs

     The latest jobs report for Washington state shows slight hiring growth and a dip in unemployment for the first time in more than a year and a half. Though unemployment in the state remains higher than the national average, labor economists called the news “bright” and credited World Cup-related hiring for the bump.

8. Thu, 20 August 2026

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   • PBS NewsHour14:42
     Layoffs still sparse, U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week

     Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security.

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     • kurv.com27 Aug 2025, 00:00their copy
   • theepochtimes.com14:43
     US Unemployment Claims Unexpectedly Dropped Last Week

     “Today’s US jobless claims reinforce ongoing labor market resilience,” economist Mohamed El-Erian said.

   • yahoo.com15:13edited after publishing
     US unemployment claims dipped last week, showing stability in job market

     previouslyUS weekly jobless claims dip in latest week

     Aug 20 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits slipped last week, suggesting that the labor market remains stable despite a surprise drop in employment in July and

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:24
     US weekly jobless claims fall to 206,000, below expectations

     Initial claims decline by 6,000, while continuing claims rise to nearly 1.8M

   • savejersey.com17:33
     Sherrill’s New Jersey Economy Shed 25,600 Jobs in July -

     TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s labor market took another hit in July, shedding an estimated 25,600 jobs as the state also reported that employment losses in the

9. Fri, 28 August 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories22:36
     The labor market was weaker early in Trump’s term, data shows

     The labor market was weaker early in Trump’s term, data shows The Washington Post Smaller Revision Points to More Accurate Jobs Numbers The New York Times The U.S. Created 79,000 Fewer Jobs Than Previously Reported, New Revisions Suggest WSJ US Job Growth Marked Down in Preliminary Benchmark Estimate Bloomberg.com Not The Payrolls You're Looking For Mortgage News Daily

10. Mon, 31 August 2026

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    • forbes.com12:30
      7.4 Million Americans Lost Jobs. Many Who Returned Lost Their Pay Too

      The BLS reported that about 7.4 million U.S. workers lost their jobs from 2023 to 2025. Of those who regained work, a shrinking number recovered their former salaries.

11. Tue, 1 September 2026

    5 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories14:38
      US Job Openings Edge Higher in Sign of Stable Labor Demand - bloomberg.com

      US Job Openings Edge Higher in Sign of Stable Labor Demand bloomberg.com The labor market was little changed in July, with hiring and layoffs both inching lower Yahoo Finance US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in prior month Reuters The Labor Market Is Getting Harder for Americans Who Want to Leave Their Job Investopedia Where are all the new jobs? Hiring slows again — and it probably won’t speed up soon. MarketWatch

    • taipeitimes.com16:00
      Labor funds post third-largest monthly loss on record in July

      Labor funds administered by the Ministry of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Funds reported the third largest monthly losses ever, losing over NT$240 billion in July amid global volatility caused by worries over corporate earnings and geopolitical unease, data released by the bureau showed yesterday.Cit

    • iheart.com16:04
      Job Openings Held Steady In July

      Job openings in the U.S. remained steady at 7.3 million in July, with durable goods manufacturing leading job postings. Hires decreased in professional services, while manufacturing added 5,000 jobs. The economy added 79,200 jobs overall, driven by health care and manufacturing gains.

    • iheart.com16:04
      Job Openings Held Steady In July

      Job openings in the U.S. remained steady at 7.3 million in July, with durable goods manufacturing leading job postings. Hires decreased in professional services, while manufacturing added 5,000 jobs. The economy added 79,200 jobs overall, driven by health care and manufacturing gains.

    • Google News - Top Stories16:36
      Gold prices remain down as U.S. JOLTS highlight ongoing weakness in labor market

      Gold prices remain down as U.S. JOLTS highlight ongoing weakness in labor market KITCO The labor market was little changed in July, with hiring and layoffs both inching lower Yahoo Finance U.S. Job Openings Rose in July as Hiring Ticked Down WSJ The Labor Market Is Getting Harder for Americans Who Want to Leave Their Job Investopedia US Job Openings Edge Higher in Sign of Stable Labor Demand Bloomberg.com

12. Wed, 2 September 2026

    1 report
    • El País (Spain)07:00
      La regularización atenúa la pérdida de empleos en agosto con 162.800 puestos menos, pero acelera el paro

      La destrucción de trabajo del octavo mes es la menor de los últimos años mientras el desempleo crece en 44.400 personas, el doble que en 2025

13. Fri, 4 September 2026

    27 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories12:31
      U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%

      U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1% CNBC Stock futures mixed as traders await August jobs report: Live updates CNBC The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double expectations CNN Jobs Report Live: Labor Market Added 162,000 Jobs in August; Unemployment Steady — Updates and Analysis WSJ US Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Key August Jobs Data Bloomberg.com

    • Google News - Top Stories12:31
      Jobs report live updates: August jobs data expected to show labor market 'cooling, not cracking'

      Jobs report live updates: August jobs data expected to show labor market 'cooling, not cracking' Yahoo Finance U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1% CNBC August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, more than double economists' forecasts CBS News Job creation expected to have bounced back in August as Fed weighs next hike Yahoo Finance Jobs Report: Live Updates on Hiring, Economy and Markets The New York Times

    • canoncitydailyrecord.com12:41edited after publishing
      Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US

      previouslyUS job market rebounds as employers add 162,000 jobs

      Hiring far exceeded the 65,000 forecasters had expected, according to a poll by FactSet.

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      • thetimes-tribune.com4 Sept, 12:41their copy
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    • The Hill12:45
      US added 162,000 jobs in August, blowing past expectations

      The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent. Economists had expected U.S. employers to add 53,000 jobs last month and the jobless rate to hold steady at 4.1 percent, according to The Wall Street Journal. The August jobs...

    • Bloomberg Politics12:52
      US Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Topping All Estimates

      Nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August topping all estimates in a Bloomberg survey. The unemployment rate remained flat at 4.1%. Bloomberg's Michael McKee breaks down the report. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • Google News - Top Stories13:00
      Hiring blew past expectations in August, jobs report shows - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

      Hiring blew past expectations in August, jobs report shows ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Jobs Report Live Updates: U.S. Hiring Jumps, an Encouraging Sign for the Economy The New York Times Data showed hiring rebound in August. Where were all the jobs? USA Today The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double expectations cnn.com Blowout jobs report raises worries of Fed rate hike: AlphaCheck Yahoo Finance

    • Le Figaro (France)13:24
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    • bnnbloomberg.ca14:06
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      Statistics Canada says the economy lost 42,000 jobs in August but the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent.

    • commercialobserver.com14:21
      Strong U.S. Jobs Report Sets the Stage for Possible Rate Hike

      Payroll employment increased by 162,000 jobs in August, but that uptick did little to reduce the nationwide 4.1 percent unemployment rate.

    • PBS NewsHour14:45
      Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the U.S.

      The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1%.

    • South China Morning Post14:54
      US job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs, far surpassing expectations

      The US job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1 per cent. The jobs report, issued by the Labour Department on Friday, could be good news for President Donald Trump two months before midterm elections in which the health of the economy is weighing on voters’ minds. Hiring far exceeded the 65,000 forecasters had expected, according to a poll by FactSet. Labour Department revisions also looked good, adding 55,000 to...

    • Novinky (Czechia)15:02
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    • financialpost.com15:18
      Job declines push back against Bank of Canada's hawkishness
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      Hot US Jobs Print Hides Reality Fed Can't Afford to Ignore

      US payrolls beat forecasts in August, but deVere Group's Nigel Green warns the Fed is misreading a labor market propped up by a few sectors.

    • Le Monde English15:49
      US reports strong job growth in August

      According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US job market registered 162,000 more jobs in August, outperforming predictions and boosting President Donald Trump's Republican Party ahead of upcoming midterm elections.

    • cheknews.ca15:54
      August jobs report 'disappointing' but too soon to sound the alarm: economists

      The previously hot labour market stalled out to end the summer with a loss of 42,000 jobs in August, Statistics Canada said Friday.

    • Axios15:58
      America's jobs scare recedes

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    • norfolkdailynews.com16:15
      Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely on inflation

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1%.

    • Al Jazeera English16:31edited after publishing
      US adds 162,000 jobs in August, raising Fed rate hike expectations

      previouslyUS adds jobs in August, beating economic forecasts

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    • hcamag.com16:33
      The hidden AI jobs effect in the latest labor statistics

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    • Google News - Top Stories17:12
      US nonfarm payrolls blow past expectations in August; unemployment rate steady at 4.1% - reuters.com

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    • Bloomberg Politics18:36
      Key Takeaways From the US August Jobs Report

      US nonfarm payrolls increased 162,000 last month and the unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, with the August increase topping all estimates in a Bloomberg survey. Anna Wong, chief US economist with Bloomberg Economics, says the economy may not be as strong as it seems. Here are her key takeaways. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • pqbnews.com18:49
      B.C. sheds 5,500 jobs in August amid nationwide losses

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    • Google News - Top Stories20:55
      Rates Climb, Stocks Dip After Strong U.S. Jobs Data

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    • Google News - Top Stories20:57
      Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike

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    • The Hill21:00
      US economy adds 162,000 jobs in August

      Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story August jobs report beats expectations The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, soaring past expectations and raising the prospect that the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates next month. AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh The unemployment...

    • PBS NewsHour22:55
      Why the U.S. job market remains resilient in face of global pressures and inflation

      The job market delivered a surprising rebound in August, adding 162,000 jobs, far more than economists had expected. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, and the Labor Department revised July numbers upward. The stronger-than-expected report comes as the Federal Reserve is set to weigh interest rates. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Roben Farzad, host of "Full Disclosure."

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    • aol.com12:45
      ‘Wow, wow, wow!’: CNBC host clearly shocked after US economy adds 162,000 jobs — 3X expectations. Bet on America now

      The U.S. economy added 162,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

15. Sun, 6 September 2026

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    • thedailystar.net09:15
      US nonfarm payrolls blow past expectations in August; unemployment rate steady at 4.1%

      The unemployment rate was unchanged despite the labor force increasing by 683,000

16. Mon, 7 September 2026

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    • wccbcharlotte.com19:15
      Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US

      The U.S. labor market bounced back in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs, ending a summer of lackluster hiring with a bang.

    • wcyb.com20:47
      Fact Check Team: What the job market says about the economy heading into midterms

      This Labor Day, the question for voters may not simply be whether they have a job. It may be whether that job is enough to keep up with the cost of living.

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    • siliconvalley.com10:00
      Walters: California’s political hopefuls remain silent on state’s job losses, unemployment

      Despite a shrinking workforce and an ailing economy, candidates are ignoring this crisis

18. Thu, 10 September 2026

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    • iheart.com13:42
      Weekly Jobless Claims Down, But Not By Much

      Weekly jobless claims in the U.S. decreased slightly to 206,000 for the week ending September 5, aligning with analysts' expectations. This minor drop reflects a stable labor market, with no significant shifts in employment trends, according to the Labor Department.

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    • winnipegfreepress.com12:41
      Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low

      WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security.

    • lowellsun.com12:43edited after publishing
      Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low

      previouslyClaims for unemployment benefits drop to 196K, lowest since mid-July

      The American job market has remained sturdy despite higher gasoline prices.

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    • finanzen.ch13:15
      U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decrease

      (RTTNews) - A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed an unexpected decline in first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits...

    • Google News - Top Stories13:27
      Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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