Unemployment in the U.S. unexpectedly fell in July to 9.4% compared with 9.5% a month earlier, reported Bloomberg referring to data from the Ministry of Labor.

Analysts had expected an increase this figure to 9.6%.

number of jobs in the U.S. economy in the past month fell by 247 thousand experts predicted a significant reduction - to 325 thousand

According to revised data, in June this figure had fallen to 443 thousand, rather than 467 thousand, as previously announced.

Many companies continue to cut jobs in an attempt to reduce costs. This suggests that the restoration of the hiring will take some time, despite the efforts of the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama to stimulate economic growth, say experts.

Economists predict that unemployment in the country will reach 10% in early 2010. Одновременно с падением цен на дома это говорит о том, что потребительские расходы останутся слабыми и будут сдерживать восстановление экономики.

We are seeing changes in labor market trends - said a senior economist of UBS Securities LLC, James O 'Sullivan. - To ensure sustainable growth of expenditure, we need sustainable improvement in the labor market, and hopefully, that it started.

number of jobs in the manufacturing sector declined in July by 52 thousand, which is a minimal decline for the year in the service sector - to 119 thousand, in particular, the financial sector has lost 13 thousand retailers - 44,1 thousand

in public sector employment increased by 7 thousand

average hourly wage in the United States last month rose by 0.2% compared to June and 2.5% on July last year. Analysts predicted an increase in these indicators, respectively, at 0,1% and 2,5%.