# US Economy Lost Jobs in July, Defying Expectations

The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July, reversing forecasts of continued growth. This surprising contraction signals potential weakening in the labor market and could influence upcoming Federal Reserve policy decisions.

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## Sources

### Business
- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/us-jobs-report-july-2026) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:19:55 GMT