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Jobs Slow, Rates May Fall | Real Estate News
The July jobs report delivered a sobering blow: the economy lost 23,000 jobs, far below expectations, and revisions slashed previous months’ gains by 103,000. Wage growth stalled at 3.1%—its weakest since 2021—while inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.5%, leaving real pay stagnant. Temporary layoffs surged over 500%. Though unemployment held steady at 4.1%, labor force participation is falling, creating a paradox of open roles and fewer applicants. The slowdown could be a silver lining for homebuyers—if the Fed pauses rate hikes in September, mortgage rates might ease, making housing more…
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