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US Full-Time Employment Falls for Fourth Straight Month, Market Commentator Says Labor Market Is 'Weak Beneath the Surface'

Aug 14, 2026 · 03:46 AM ET· updated 1h ago
US Full-Time Employment Falls for Fourth Straight Month, Market Commentator Says Labor Market Is 'Weak Beneath the Surface'

US full-time employment fell for a fourth straight month in July, highlighting deeper labor market weakness.

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Why It Matters

Fewer people are working full-time jobs in America right now, and this pattern has kept going for four months straight. When fewer people have steady jobs, companies might make less money, which can affect how stocks perform overall.

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