As the Bureau of Labor Statistics remains silent due to the Washington shutdown, alternative data sources suggest the job market is steady but shows signs of softening. With unemployment holding at 4.3%, is the economy truly stable?
In August, the US job market showed little improvement, with only 75,000 jobs added and the unemployment rate expected to rise to 4.3%. This marks a concerning trend of sub-100,000 payroll growth for four consecutive months, the worst since 2020.
The latest ADP jobs report shows a surprising decline in private sector jobs, while BLS reports a surge in overall employment. What does this mean for job seekers and the economy? Read on to uncover the discrepancies and the political implications!
