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US labor force participation decline persists

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Latest: US private payrolls rise 44,000 in July, falling short of forecasts

In June 2026 the United States saw a sharp contraction in its labor force. Government data released in late July recorded a record 105.8 million people out of the labor force, pushing the participation rate to 59%, the l