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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

THE JOBS REPORT LIE: Why 260,000 Workers Just Left the Economy!

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A brand-new July jobs report shows the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs as 260,000 workers vanished from the labor force. In today's Wall Street Truthbomb, Chief Investment Officer Mark Malek exposes how shrinking labor force participation disguises a weakening employment backdrop.Mark breaks down the shadow data showing 260,000+ discouraged workers vanishing from official surveys, leaving healthcare as the sole industry propping up private sector payrolls while retail, government, and finance shed workers. Discover why U-6 underemployment sits at 7.9%, why average hourly wage growth fell behind 3.5% CPI inflation, and how this stagflationary mix complicates Fed rate decisions.CHAPTERS & OUTLINE:The 8:30 AM Surprise: Falling Unemployment vs. Negative Payrolls (-23K)The Revision Trap: 103,000 May & June Jobs Vanish On PaperShadow Data 1: Labor Force Participation Drops to 61.4%The Real Underemployment Picture: U-6 Rate Touches 7.9%Single-Industry Distortion: Healthcare Gains vs. Retail & Finance LossesThe Purchasing Power Squeeze: 3.2% Wage Growth vs. 3.5% CPI InflationFed Dilemma: Rate Cut Hopes vs. Persistent Stagflation RisksToday's Wall Street Truthbomb: Why Aggregate Headline Stats Mask PainSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@wstruthbombs?sub_confirmation=1Substack: https://substack.com/@wstruthbombsX: https://x.com/WSTruthBombsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wstruthbombsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/wstruthbombs.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wstruthbombsTruthbombs videos are for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views expressed by Mark Malek or guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Siebert Financial. These videos do not constitute investment advice, an offer to sell, or a solicitation to buy any securities. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Listeners and viewers should consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions.#JobsReport #Unemployment #Economy #Inflation #FederalReserve #Payrolls #MarkMalek #WallStreetTruthbombs #Stagflation #PersonalFinanceSupport the show

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