The July jobs report is out, and it’s a doozy: The U.S. labor market shed a net 23,000 jobs last month. Previous months, which saw moderate gains, were revised down. In this episode, which sectors cut the most roles, and what it all signals about the broader economy. Plus: Climbing car prices lock buyers in longer-term loans, communities combat a teacher shortage by building affordable housing, and we want to hear your stories about voluntarily leaving the workforce. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/newsletters">Subscribe</a> to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/">marketplace.org</a> — and consider <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/make-a-smart-investment">making an investment</a> in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/07/the-economy-lost-23000-jobs-in-july-should-the-fed-be-worried" class="default">The economy lost 23,000 jobs in July. Should the Fed be worried?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/07/heres-where-the-economy-lost-jobs-in-july" class="default">Here's where the economy lost jobs in July</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/07/high-car-prices-lead-to-longterm-auto-loans" class="default">Car prices continue to rise. Auto lenders compensate with long-term loans</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/07/the-school-districts-building-affordable-housing-for-teachers" class="default">The school districts building affordable housing for teachers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/08/07/caregiver-economy-labor-force-participation" class="default">How leaving the labor force helped this caregiver find her calling</a></li></ul>

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