The U.S. added just 73,000 jobs in July, reflecting continued cuts in the federal government, while the unemployment rate was largely unchanged at 4.2%.
There was job growth in health care and social assistance, while other categories remained flat.
Jobs in motion pictures and sound recordings rose by about 2,500, to 415,300, while broadcasting and content providers saw a slight gain of 300 jobs, to 334,600.
More to come.
