US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July amid economic strain from the Iran conflict, unemployment dips to 4.1%

WASHINGTON (AP) — US employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July amid economic strain from the Iran conflict, unemployment dips to 4.1%.

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