Steve Thompson, Lauren Kaori Gurley

Articles by Steve Thompson, Lauren Kaori Gurley

Unemployment improved, because thousands of workers disappeared. Where did they go? - The Washington Post

Business August 9, 2026

The U.S. economy shed jobs in July, yet the unemployment rate improved an unusual pairing that points to a worrying story unfolding behind the numbers for some economists. Thats because even as the �...