U.S. unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, putting Fed rate hikes in question

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The U.S. labor market unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in July, casting uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate hike decision. This unexpected decline has significantly reduced the chances of a September rate hike, now below 50%, as the Fed weighs the impact on inflation and economic growth, potentially delaying further monetary tightening.