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EconomyUS labour market sheds jobs in July as participation rate slumps

The US labour market lost 23,000 jobs in July. Education, government and retail were among the sectors reporting significant declines. Labour force participation also fell sharply. The figures point to a weaker employment picture during the month.

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US labour market sheds jobs in July as participation rate slumps
US labour market sheds jobs in July as participation rate slumpsEconomy