# Soft July jobs report fuels skepticism over possible Fed rate hike

https://mins.news/en/item/16427

- Reuters, 2026-08-07 18:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/view-soft-july-jobs-report-fuels-skepticism-over-possible-fed-rate-hike-2026-08-07/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a761e5316de02000121aca7

> The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in July. Nonfarm payrolls for the previous month were also revised sharply downward. The weaker labor-market picture could raise questions about whether the Federal Reserve will lift interest rates next month.

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