Business
Private Payrolls Fall Short of Expectations
Private payrolls rose by only 38,000 in August, significantly lower than expected. This reflects a broader slowdown in the U.S. labor market.
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CNBC
Companies added slightly fewer workers than forecast, with hiring targeted heavily toward healthcare-related sectors.
2026-07-01 12:15 UTC
CNBC
Though job creation held positive, August was the smallest gain since January and reflective of a broader slowdown in the labor market.
2026-09-02 12:15 UTC