U.S. Economy Added 142K Jobs In August, Falling Below Expectations
The latest job growth report showed that job additions in August increased but missed economists’ estimates, with the unemployment rate staying nearly the same.
The latest job growth report showed that job additions in August increased but missed economists’ estimates, with the unemployment rate staying nearly the same.
The August jobs report reveals U.S. employers added 142,000 jobs, falling short of the expected 161,000. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.2%. Most job gains were in construction and healthcare.
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