Total nonfarm payroll employment in the U.S. increased by 142,000 jobs in August, a lower figure than predicted, but still higher than the 114,000 jobs added in July. The unemployment rate changed little at 4.2% (down by 0.1%). Average hourly earnings rose by 0.4% in August.
Learn more about the recent BLS employment update below.
For the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics August jobs report, click here.
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