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The August jobs report shows a significant slowdown in US employment growth, with only 22,000 new jobs added and the unemployment rate rising to 4.3%, raising concerns about economic health and prompting expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September.
In August, U.S. employers added only 22,000 jobs, well below expectations, with the unemployment rate rising slightly to 4.3%, signaling a slowdown in the labor market amid economic uncertainty and tariffs. Revised data shows a decline in June's jobs and a smaller increase in July, complicating the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rate cuts. Consumers remain pessimistic about the economy, and experts warn of potential recession risks if hiring continues to weaken.