Hiring Is Much Weaker Than Expected (Newser Breaking News)

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August 2, 2024 Sponsored by   Happening Now Hiring Is Much Weaker Than Expected The latest unemployment report is out, and it reaffirms that the once-booming US job market runs the risk of fizzling: The number: Employers added 114,000 jobs in July, well below expectations of 185,000, reports CNBC. That's down from a revised figure of 179,000 in June; a dip had been expected because of Hurricane Beryl in Texas, but not one this large. Keep reading   From our sponsor Win a $1,500 Wellness Package! Make this summer a self-care summer. We've teamed up with a bunch of great brands to give one lucky winner a prize package that will help them reflect and relax. It includes: $1,000 in cash gift cards, a $250 gift certificate to the Yoga Academy International Retreat, a $250 spa & wellness gift card courtesy of Spa Week Media, two lifetime memberships to Journo Travel Co., and more! Learn More   Most Read in the Last 24 Hours   Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved