US employment numbers for the last three months (May, June, and July 2025)
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows a significantly weaker US job market than initially reported. The employment numbers for May and June 2025 were drastically revised downwards, while July's figures also came in soft.
May 2025
- Initial Report: The initial report showed a gain of 144,000 jobs.
- Revised Report: The revised figures show only 19,000 jobs were added, a downward adjustment of 125,000 jobs.
June 2025
- Initial Report: The initial report showed a gain of 147,000 jobs.
- Revised Report: The revised figures indicate only 14,000 jobs were added, a downward revision of 133,000 jobs.
July 2025
- Initial Report: The U.S. added 73,000 new jobs in July.
- Revised Report: Not available yet, as this is the latest monthly report and revisions are typically made in the subsequent two months.
Overall
The combined downward revision for May and June is 258,000 jobs, which is the largest two-month downward revision since 1968, according to CBS News. Over the last three months (May-July 2025), the U.S. has added just 106,000 jobs, averaging a paltry 35,000 per month, which is the slowest pace since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. This indicates a significant weakening of the labor market.
