U.S. Labor Market Slams the Brakes: Just 22,000 Jobs in August
This morning’s jobs report delivered a wake-up call: only 22,000 payrolls added vs. 75,000 expected. Hiring momentum is stalling, with June marking the first monthly decline since 2020 and the four-month trend pointing one way, down. What’s behind the slowdown? Why it matters: The U.S. jobs engine is sputtering. The next few months will test…
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