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US suffers unexpected job losses in July, markets dial back rate hike expectations

US suffers unexpected job losses in July, markets dial back rate hike expectations

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July and previously reported job gains for the prior two months were revised sharply lower, tempering financial market expectations for an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve next month.
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US job growth likely picked up in July; unemployment rate forecast unchanged at 4.2%

US job growth likely picked up in July; unemployment rate forecast unchanged at 4.2%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth likely picked up in July, offering reassurance that the labor market remained resilient and allowing the Federal Reserve to maintain its focus on inflation.
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US Labor Market Declines in July with Significant Job Losses in Key Sectors

US Labor Market Declines in July with Significant Job Losses in Key Sectors

US Labor Market Declines in July with Significant Job Losses in Key Sectors
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Unemployment rate is falling, but for 'the wrong reason,’ experts say

Unemployment rate is falling, but for 'the wrong reason,’ experts say

Over the last year, 1.318 million Americans have left the workforce, the Labor Department estimates. It's affecting the unemployment rate. Here's why.
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U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July, Falling Short of Projections

U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July, Falling Short of Projections

U.S. Economy Loses 23,000 Jobs in July, Falling Short of Projections
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Labor Department Reports Slight Increase in U.S. Jobless Claims to 199,000

Labor Department Reports Slight Increase in U.S. Jobless Claims to 199,000

Labor Department Reports Slight Increase in U.S. Jobless Claims to 199,000
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US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly decline in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%

US nonfarm payrolls unexpectedly decline in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July and nonfarm payrolls for the prior two months were revised sharply lower, raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve will increase interest rates next month.
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US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%

US 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
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US labor market stable; worker productivity accelerates in second quarter

US labor market stable; worker productivity accelerates in second quarter

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, while layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, consistent with a stable labor market.
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US weekly jobless claims edge up; planned layoffs decline in July

US weekly jobless claims edge up; planned layoffs decline in July

WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits increased slightly last week, while layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, consistent with a stable labor market.
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US Job Openings Decline Slightly Amid Economic Resilience

US Job Openings Decline Slightly Amid Economic Resilience

US Job Openings Decline Slightly Amid Economic Resilience