Unemployment Rate Stays Flat in July

“Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.” – Ann Landers

According to the U.S. Department of Labour’s Bureau of Labour Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in July 2025, with the unemployment rate coming in at 4.2%.In addition, the report says employment continued to trend up in health care and in social assistance. The federal government continued to lose jobs.