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The Indeed Hiring Lab monthly snapshot of the US labor market summarizes where key indicators — job postings, wages, unemployment, and openings — stand as of June 2026 and flags the trends worth watching in the months ahead. The Big Picture Overall hiring demand remained steady in June, with job postings on Indeed increasing marginally over the month. June data adds one more month to the ongoing story of a labor market stuck in still water. With little churn under the surface, we continue to watch for signs of either a meaningful and broad improvement in labor demand — or a meaningful deterioration in layoffs — to gauge which way the tide will turn.  Job Postings Where we are: Indeed’s JPI seems to be stabilizing around pre-pandemic levels, standing at 101.0 as of June 30, 2026. New postings (job postings on Indeed for 7 days or fewer) tell a similar story and have averaged exactly 100.0 in the first half of 2026. Direction of travel:...

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has opened applications for several employment opportunities across its Embassy and Consulate operations, inviting qualified candidates to apply for a range of professional and technical positions. These vacancies provide an opportunity for talented individuals to contribute to the diplomatic mission of the United States while supporting programs that strengthen bilateral relations between the United States and Nigeria. Applicants interested in joining the U.S. Mission are encouraged to submit their applications through the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) platform, which serves as the official recruitment portal for all available vacancies. The mission has emphasized that every application must be submitted through ERA to be considered during the recruitment process. The available positions span diverse sectors, including agriculture, procurement, public engagement, culinary services, and security coordination, offering opportunities for professionals with varying levels of expertise and experience. Current Job Openings at the U.S. Mission in Nigeria The U.S. Mission is currently recruiting for the following positions: Consulate General Residence (CGR) Vegetarian Chef Open to...

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The U.S. labor market softened in July as employers cut 23,000 jobs. Construction companies and factories continued to add workers, but retailers and restaurants shed jobs. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption ...

Updated on Aug. 7.July hiring falls short of expectationsUnemployment was 4.1% in July, down 0.1 percentage point from June, according to the July jobs report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Aug. 7. Total employment fell by 23,000, compared to a 20,000 increase in June and a 63,000 increase in May. The gains in July were well below forecasts of 83,000. Another worrying sign remains: Similar to June, long-term unemployment affected 1.8 million jobseekers in July. Those who have been jobless for 27 weeks or more comprise 25.5% of all those unemployed.Job gains:Health care (+22,000)Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailers (+10,000)Job declines:Local government education (-50,000)Retail trade (-19,000)Financial activities (-14,000)Warehouse clubs, supercenters, and other general merchandise retailers (-21,000)Gasoline stations and fuel dealers (-5,000)What are the weekly jobless claims?Initial jobless claims went up for the week ending Aug. 1, according to the report released on Aug. 6.  Why it matters: The weekly jobless claims, or initial claims,...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market stalled unexpectedly last month, delivering a political blow to President Donald Trump three months ahead of midterm elections and complicating decision-making for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve. Employers cut 23,000 jobs in July. And Labor Department revisions slashed 103,000 jobs from May and June payrolls.The unemployment rate fell but for the wrong reason: Thousands of people dropped out of the labor market so fewer people were competing for work.The July jobs numbers from the Labor Department Friday marked a sharp setback for the American labor market and for Trump less than three months before his Republican party seeks to keep full control of Congress in the midterm election. Forecasters had expected job creation to approach 100,000 last month. Local public schools...

US employers unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July and gains for the previous two months were revised down sharply by a combined 103,000 jobs, painting a weaker picture of the labor market than past data indicated.The unemployment rate, however, held steady at 4.1%. Economists had projected an unchanged unemployment rate and 83,000 new jobs for the month.The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics illustrates the continued summer slump in job growth amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Pressure has been mounting within the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to combat persistently high inflation, but July’s job report and its latest revisions may cool those expectations at the central bank’s next meeting.July’s job losses were concentrated in local government education, with 50,000 jobs lost, and retail, which lost 19,000. The private sector, however, gained 30,000 jobs, with growth focused once again in healthcare.Hourly earnings of all employees changed little over the past year, increasing by 3.2%...

A summer hiring slump dogged the US labor market in July as the economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% from 4.2% as more people left the labor force. July’s job gains marked a sharp slowdown from June’s total, which was downwardly revised to 20,000 from 57,000. Following revisions, the jobs created in May were essentially halved, dropping to 66,000 from 129,000. Workers’ pay gains slowed to a five-year low. The July report fell far short of economists’ expectations for a 95,000-job gain. ...

The U.S. economy saw an unexpected declined in jobs during July while the unemployment rate edged lower, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday in a snapshot that showed a slowing employment picture.Nonfarm payrolls fell by a seasonally adjusted 23,000 for the month, compared with a downwardly revised 20,000 for June. The Dow Jones consensus forecast had been looking for a gain of 83,000.At the same time, the unemployment rate slipped to 4.1% as the labor force participation rate fell further to 61.4%, its lowest in more than five years, another indication that fewer Americans were working or looking for jobs.In addition to the weak numbers for June and July, the final count for May was revised down to 63,000, or 66,000 lower than the prior estimate. The revised numbers brought the 12-month average down to just 34,000."The July employment report solidified that the labor market is not out of the woods quite yet," said Nicole Bachaud, a labor economist...

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market. The June jobs numbers from the Labor Department Friday marked a sharp reversal for the American labor market and a political setback for President Donald Trump less than three months before his Republican party seeks to keep full control of Congress in the midterm election. Forecasters had expected job creation to approach 100,000 last month. Local public schools cut 50,000 jobs in July, restaurants and bars 26,000, retailers 19,000. The 4.1% unemployment rate was the lowest since June 2025 – but it dropped for the wrong reasons: Fewer people were competing for work as 264,000 dropped out of the labor market. The share of those working or looking for fell to 61.4%, the lowest since February 2021. WATCH: Breaking down the GDP report as U.S. economy slows in...