U.S. Added Just 22K Jobs in August as Unemployment Rate Rose to 4.3%

In August, the United States economy experienced a significant slowdown in job growth, with only 22,000 jobs added during the month. This disappointing figure was accompanied by an increase in the national unemployment rate, which rose to 4.3%, indicating that a greater number of individuals were seeking work without success. These developments may reflect broader economic challenges and uncertainties that could impact the labor market in the coming months, raising concerns among economists and policymakers about the overall health of the economy. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/09/05/u-s-added-just-22k-jobs-in-august-as-unemployment-rate-rose-to-4-3