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Why the U.S. job market has soured

Last updated: August 1, 2025 12:20 pm
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The U.S. job market has been experiencing a gradual weakening in recent months, but new federal data released on Friday suggests that it may have hit a long-awaited wall. According to Daniel Zhao, chief economist at Glassdoor, “We’re finally in the eye of the hurricane.” After months of warning signs, the July jobs report confirms that the slowdown is not just approaching – it is here.

Employers added only 73,000 jobs in July, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This number is lower than expected and falls below the estimated range of 80,000 to 100,000 jobs per month needed to keep up with population growth. Laura Ullrich, director of economic research for North America at job site Indeed, stated that the July figures indicate that the job market is not keeping pace with population growth, signaling a contraction.

The job growth figures for May and June were also revised downward significantly, with 258,000 fewer jobs added than initially reported. While monthly revisions are common, economists noted that these adjustments were unusually large, reflecting a “very soft” job market. Ullrich emphasized that the weak job numbers are not catastrophic but are concerning for a strong economy.

Job growth has averaged 35,000 in the past three months, a sharp decline from the 111,000 per month average in the first three months of 2025. New jobs have primarily been concentrated in the health care and social assistance sectors, indicating a lack of broad-based opportunities. Tariffs and other factors such as immigration policy, federal budget cuts, and higher interest rates are posing headwinds to the job market.

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President Donald Trump’s recent announcement of new tariffs further complicates the economic landscape, as tariffs generally lead to higher prices for consumers and increased input costs for businesses. The national hiring rate is at its lowest since 2014, outside of the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, creating uncertainty for businesses and hindering hiring decisions.

Despite low layoffs, the job market is facing challenges due to a lack of movement in and out of jobs. The labor force participation rate has dropped to its lowest level since 2022, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.2% in July. Additionally, the share of long-term unemployed Americans has increased, indicating a “high degree of stagnation” in the job market.

In conclusion, the U.S. job market is facing significant challenges that are dampening growth and creating uncertainty for both employers and job seekers. The current economic landscape requires close monitoring and strategic interventions to stimulate job creation and restore confidence in the labor market.

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