The U.S. economy added 142, 000 jobs in August 2024, more than a downwardly revised 89, 000 in July but below forecasts of 160, 000.

Fewer jobs were added to the U.S. economy in August than expected, while unemployment slightly decreased from July, according to the most recent...

According to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the U.S. economy added 142,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in August, less than the 165,000...

Figure comes in below expectations, but above July’s number

Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, fewer than economists had expected, and previous months were revised downward.

Employers added 142,000 jobs in August, fewer than economists had expected, and previous months were revised downward.

Friday's jobs report is being looked at carefully for two reasons:  First, the Fed meets again on September 18. It has kept interest rates high...

Governing Council was out for August, but tomorrow — on Wednesday, September 4 — they’ll be back for the third-last interest rate announcement...

Governing Council was out for August, but tomorrow — on Wednesday, September 4 — they’ll be back for the third-last interest rate announcement...

By Alex Willemyns Ahead of November’s U.S. presidential election, trade with China has emerged as a major area of policy disagreement between...