Disappointing Job Numbers in July: Will August Bring Improvement? The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 120,000 new jobs added to the US economy in July, a figure far short of expectations.
This lackluster growth rate, combined with revisions to previous months' numbers, has raised questions about the underlying health of the labor market.
Understanding July's Job Numbers: Context and Implications A monthly job report is a critical indicator of the country's overall performance.