Brazil created 129,775 formal jobs in July 2025, down from 166,621 in June. The balance reflected 2.25 million hires and 2.12 million layoffs. All major sectors contributed positively: services (+50,159), commerce (+27,325), industry (+24,426), construction (+19,066), and agriculture (+8,795). Job growth was recorded in 25 of 27 states, led by S