Federal Data Shows 23,000 Jobs Lost in July as Labor Market Momentum Stalls

By Jonathan Delozier, HousingWire Automation · HousingWire · 2026-08-07

HousingWire reports that the U.S. labor market experienced a significant setback in July, with employers shedding 23,000 positions while previous payroll figures saw sharp downward revisions. This cooling trend, coupled with a steady 4.1% unemployment rate, suggests a shift in th

HousingWire reports that the U.S. labor market experienced a significant setback in July, with employers shedding 23,000 positions while previous payroll figures saw sharp downward revisions. This cooling trend, coupled with a steady 4.1% unemployment rate, suggests a shift in th