US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps
The US labour market unexpectedly shed jobs in July, shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy.
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The story so far
The US labour market unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July. This shift came as a surprise, as employers unexpectedly cut jobs. The Federal Reserve had been expected to raise interest rates in September, but economists now say that is less likely.
The job losses and a slump in labour force participation have raised hopes for an easier rate policy. The US stock market reacted positively to the news, with stocks jumping. Economists caution that falling long-term unemployment may not be good news, as it could indicate structural issues in the labour market.
The labour market's reversal has led to a shift in expectations for Federal Reserve policy. The Fed had been expected to raise interest rates in September, but economists now say that is less likely. The job losses and a slump in labour force participation have raised hopes for an easier rate policy.
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The reporting (5)
- The Fed was expected to hike interest rates in September. Don't bet on that now, economists say. CBS News · 16h ago
- U.S. stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes for easier rate policy NBC New York · 16h ago
- Labor Market Shifts Into Reverse as Employers Balk at Hiring The New York Times · 16h ago
- Falling long-term unemployment isn't good news, economists say CNBC · 16h ago
- US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps Al Jazeera · 16h ago
The obvious questions
How many jobs were lost in the US in July?
The US labour market shed 23,000 jobs in July.
What is the expected impact on Federal Reserve policy?
Economists now say that a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September is less likely.
How has the stock market reacted to the job losses?
The US stock market reacted positively to the news, with stocks jumping.
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