US Job Market Rebounds
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, while unemployment held steady at 4.1 percent and the labor force participation rate—which had sunk throughout the year—ticked back up a hair.Reported by 5 of 6 outlets; wording from The Bulwark.
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- 4 Sep
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, while unemployment held steady at 4.1 percent and the labor force participation rate—which had sunk throughout the year—ticked back up a hair.
- 6 Sep
Higher interest rates could help lower inflation, but at the risk of destabilizing the labor market.
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6 Sep Women account for nearly all new US jobs in August
Semafor
6 Sep US added 162,000 jobs in August, with unemployment rate holding steady
The Guardian
4 Sep U.S. labor market added 162,000 jobs in August, unemployment rate unchanged
CBS News
4 Sep US adds 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations
Semafor
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4 Sep US job market rebounds with 162,000 new jobs, far surpassing expectations
South China Morning Post
4 Sep Hiring blew past expectations in August, jobs report shows
ABC News (US)
4 Sep Iran War? What Iran War?
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