The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to the monthly jobs report

The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July, demonstrating a wobbly labor market with a surge of inflation set off by the Iran war. The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to the federal government's monthly jobs report, which marked a decline from 57,000 jobs added in June.

August 7, 2026