Jobs increase, employers cautious
There were more jobs available in July but it may still be difficult to land them.
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security.
U.S. employers posted fewer job openings in August, but the American labor market remains resilient in the face of higher energy costs caused by the fighting with Iran.
The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1%.
There were more jobs available in July but it may still be difficult to land them.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the U.S. economy will add $5.9 million jobs by 2035.
U.S. employers slowed hiring last month and added only 57,000 jobs, less than half the previous month’s total and a sign companies still have a cautious economic outlook.
The American job market continues to show surprising strength — good news for President Donald Trump who has taken a beating in the polls over the surging gasoline prices that followed U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
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