Center for American Progress: Weak July Jobs Report Adds to Signs of Slowing Labor Market
August 08, 2026
August 08, 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026:
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Weak July Jobs Report Adds to Signs of Slowing Labor Market
A new analysis from the Center for American Progress examines July's disappointing jobs report, which adds to growing evidence that the labor market is weakening. The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, more than 264,000 people left the labor force, and job growth for May and June . . .
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Weak July Jobs Report Adds to Signs of Slowing Labor Market
A new analysis from the Center for American Progress examines July's disappointing jobs report, which adds to growing evidence that the labor market is weakening. The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, more than 264,000 people left the labor force, and job growth for May and June . . .