U.S. Economy Adds Just 73,000 Jobs in July, Unemployment Rises to 4.2% Amid Economic Uncertainty
August 2, 2025 – The U.S. economy added a modest 73,000 jobs in July, falling short of expectations and signaling a significant slowdown in the labor market, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Summary released Friday. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% from 4.1% in June, reflecting growing challenges in … Read more