U.S. hires fall 278,000 in July to lowest level since February

2026年9月2日18:09 (20d ago)

U.S. employers recorded fewer hires in July.
278,000 fewer hires brought the total to 5.05 million.
Total separations also fell through quits, layoffs and other departures.

U.S. hiring declined by 278,000 in July to 5.05 million, the lowest level since February. The data has raised the question of whether payrolls could record another decline on Friday. Total separations, covering quits, layoffs and other departures, also fell, although the source did not provide the size of that decrease.