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July jobs report expected to show soft hiring pace

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MarketWatch frames the upcoming July jobs report as likely to show a soft pace of hiring, suggesting the labor market is not improving much for job seekers.

The outlet says the jobs picture is also not clearly worsening, describing conditions as staying in a limited range rather than moving sharply higher or lower.

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MarketWatchDog days of summer? July jobs report likely to show soft pace of hiring.
MarketWatchDog days of summer? July jobs report likely to show soft pace of hiring.

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