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EconomyUS Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs, Unemployment Rate Falls

US employers unexpectedly reduced the number of jobs in July. Employment figures for earlier months were also revised downward. The changes suggest that the labor market is encountering difficulties after showing surprising strength earlier this year. The unemployment rate nevertheless declined.

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US Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs, Unemployment Rate Falls
US Employers Unexpectedly Shed Jobs, Unemployment Rate FallsEconomy