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07.08.202612:30:00UTC+00U.S. Government Payrolls Slide by 53,000 in July, Reversing June Gains

U.S. government payrolls swung sharply lower in July 2026, with employment in the public sector declining by 53,000 positions, according to data updated on 7 August 2026. The drop marks a notable reversal from June 2026, when government payrolls posted a modest gain of 8,000 jobs.

The shift from positive to negative payroll growth suggests a cooling in public-sector hiring momentum over the early summer. While the underlying drivers of the July decline were not detailed in the release, the data highlight an abrupt change in direction for government employment between June and July, a development likely to draw attention from policymakers and market participants tracking the broader labor-market trajectory.

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