Reported by NPR Business · npr.org · August 7, 2026
U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July, and job gains for the two previous months were weaker than initially reported, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department.
What to watch: Demand softness or margin pressure in tech often leads broader market sentiment.
Market reaction today: $EIG +2.12%
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