July 2026 Jobs Report: Is the World Cup Hiding a Hiring Mirage? World Cup spending surged across US host cities, but early labor indicators show surprisingly little hiring. The July jobs report may reveal whether the tournament created a temporary payroll boost—or whether businesses simply made more from the workers they already had. Millions filled stadiums, hotel rates … [Read more...] about July 2026 Jobs Report: World Cup Payroll Distortion