July jobs report sparks stock gains and Fed pause hopes

'Very little to like': Wall Street assesses surprise July jobs report as stocks jump

Yahoo Finance • 9 Օգս 11:35

The July labor market report showed a modest job loss and a lower unemployment rate, prompting expectations that the Federal Reserve may pause rate hikes, while U.S. stocks posted weekly gains.

'Very little to like': Wall Street assesses surprise July jobs report as stocks jump

Yahoo Finance • 9 Օգս 11:35

The July labor market report showed a modest job loss and a lower unemployment rate, prompting expectations that the Federal Reserve may pause rate hikes, while U.S. stocks posted weekly gains.

US stocks jump as employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs, raising hopes that rate hikes can wait

AP News • 7 Օգս 20:46

Wall Street gains and falling Treasury yields followed a government report that employers shed 23,000 jobs last month, prompting speculation that the Federal Reserve may delay further rate hikes.

The Fed was expected to hike interest rates in September. Don't bet on that now, economists say.

CBS News • 7 Օգս 18:33

A sharp decline in July hiring and revised lower employment figures have shifted market expectations toward a Federal Reserve hold on rates in September, though some economists still anticipate a later increase.

Weak July jobs report helps case for Fed to hold rates but doesn't take hikes off the table

Yahoo Finance • 7 Օգս 15:02

July payrolls fell short of expectations, prompting some Federal Reserve officials to favor holding interest rates steady while inflation data remains a key focus.

US economy shed 23,000 jobs, a sudden reversal

nbcnews.com • 7 Օգս 13:04

The Labor Department reported a loss of 23,000 jobs in July, with the unemployment rate edging down to 4.1% and wage growth lagging behind inflation.

Jobs report July 2026:

CNBC • 7 Օգս 12:31

Nonfarm payrolls fell by 23,000 in July, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%, prompting mixed reactions from economists and market participants.

The July jobs numbers are due out Friday. Here's what to expect

CNBC • 6 Օգս 19:03

Economists forecast July nonfarm payrolls to rise by about 83,000 while the unemployment rate remains at 4.2%, with analysts watching labor-force participation and wage growth for clues on the labor market’s health.

US job openings slip to 7.4 million, but labor market remains resilient

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 4 Օգս 15:04

June saw a slight decline in U.S. job vacancies to 7.36 million, while layoffs remained steady and quits rose modestly, indicating continued labor-market strength.

America’s labor market is beginning to find its footing again

CNN • 4 Օգս 14:39

June data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated a slight rise in hiring and a six-month high in voluntary quits, suggesting the labor market may be stabilising despite ongoing uncertainties.