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U.S. economy keeps up the momentum, but rising costs put a cap on new hiring

Wednesday, August 5, 2026


The U.S. economy expanded in July, with the services sector growing at a solid pace. Supply shortages and elevated inflation increased business costs, and companies responded by limiting new hiring.

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