On August 2, 2024, nonfarm payrolls increased only by 114,000 jobs, the lowest since January 2021, well below the predicted 177,000, signifying a notable economic slowdown.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in July, with three consecutive monthly increases, suggesting shifts in labor market trends, coupled with lower-than-expected wage growth.
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