# US nonfarm payrolls fall in July; unemployment rate eases to 4.1%

https://mins.news/en/item/16187

- Reuters, 2026-08-07 13:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-nonfarm-payrolls-fall-july-unemployment-rate-eases-41-2026-08-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a75d80869018900011c3cb3

> The US economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July, while the unemployment rate eased to 4.1%. Nonfarm payrolls for the previous month were revised sharply lower. The weaker employment picture could prompt questions about whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month. The figures point to a potentially softer labor market.

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