On Friday, September 1, 2023, the highly anticipated macroeconomic data regarding the United States labor market for the month of August was released. Following a week filled with crucial economic information, the figures unveiled left investors and analysts taken aback.
The growth in average hourly earnings came in at 0.2%, falling short of market expectations, which had anticipated a 0.3% increase. The August jobs report, commonly referred to as the Payroll report, revealed that the United States added 187,000 jobs during the month, surpassing estimates that had projected the creation of 170,000 positions.
Furthermore, the unemployment rate took an unexpected turn by rising to 3.8%, exceeding market expectations, which had been anticipating a rate of 3.5%. It's worth noting that this increase came after a month in which the rate stood at 3.5%. These unforeseen numbers may raise concerns about the health of the U.S. economy.
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