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July jobs report reveals employers added 73,000 jobs; unemployment rises

The US economy added a disappointing 73,000 jobs in July amid Trump's tariffs, immigration constraints; unemployment rises ...

July Jobs Report Shows Hiring Slowed: 5 Key Takeaways

The U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs in July, which is fewer than expected, as the unemployment rate increased to 4.2%.

Trump says the Bureau of Labor Statistics orchestrated a ‘scam.’ Here’s how the jobs report really works

President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that the massive revisions to the latest jobs report constituted a “scam.” ...

Markets now betting Fed will cut rates in September after disappointing jobs report

The probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September jumped dramatically following weak employment data, with market ...

In rejecting the jobs report, Trump follows his own playbook of discrediting unfavorable data

President Donald Trump has a pattern of dismissing or altering data that reflects poorly on him. During his first term, the ...

Trump doubles down on his decision to fire BLS chief after disappointing jobs report

President Donald Trump continues to claim without evidence that the jobs report was "totally rigged." ...

Breaking down why the jobs report can change

Revisions are a normal part of the jobs report process. After the report comes out, revisions are later released to include ...

U.S. Enters Uncharted Waters With Next Jobs Report

Thousands of invisible, far-reaching decisions flow from the stream of reports the BLS compiles. When faith in the government ...