Van Thorn News — Friday, July 3, 2026
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Unemployment Fell While Hiring Tanked: The Jobs Report Paradox

Hiring slowed sharply, yet the unemployment rate still moved lower. This episode breaks down the strange math behind the latest jobs report, why fewer people in the labor force can make unemployment look better than it feels, and what the data really says about the strength of the U.S. economy, workers, and the Fed’s next move.