# US likely added nearly 100,000 jobs in July, but market remains tough for young and unemployed

https://mins.news/en/item/16139

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-07 12:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://bit.ly/4wKRXdt

> The US labor market has appeared relatively steady so far this year. Hiring has held up after a weak 2025, though the pace has been solid rather than spectacular. July may have brought nearly 100,000 additional jobs. Even so, young people and those already without work continue to face a difficult market.

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