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US Job Market Stalls in July – 23,000 Jobs Lost, Political Setback for Trump

US Job Market Stalls in July – 23,000 Jobs Lost, Political Setback for Trump

July employment report shows 23,000 job losses, downward revisions to prior months, and falling labor force participation. This undermines Trump's economic narrative three months before midterms and gives Democrats ammunition. Strengthens case for Fed rate cuts.

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Updated Aug 8, 2026
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