Job Report in US, July 2019 – Employment rose by 164,000 and unemployment unchanged at 3.7

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 164,000 in July, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Notable job gains occurred in professional and technical services, health care, social assistance, and financial activities.

Household Survey Data

The unemployment rate held at 3.7 percent in July, and the number of unemployed persons was little changed at 6.1 million.

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