What was the total number of jobs created in August, and how many of these were in private payrolls?
US Payrolls Top Estimates, Jobless Rate Rises to 3.7%

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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315,000 total jobs; 308,000 in private payrolls
300,000 total jobs; 290,000 in private payrolls
320,000 total jobs; 310,000 in private payrolls
310,000 total jobs; 300,000 in private payrolls
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the average hourly earnings change in August compared to expectations?
Increased by 0.5%, higher than expected
Increased by 0.3%, lower than expected
Decreased by 0.2%, lower than expected
Remained unchanged, as expected
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the change in the labor force participation rate, and why is it significant for the Federal Reserve?
Decreased to 61.9%, indicating fewer people are looking for jobs
Decreased to 62.0%, indicating fewer people are employed
Increased to 62.4%, indicating more people are looking for jobs
Increased to 63.0%, indicating more people are employed
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'Goldilocks' scenario mentioned in the context of the jobs report?
A scenario with high job growth and high unemployment
A balanced scenario with moderate job growth and stable unemployment
A situation where job growth is too low, causing recession
A situation where job growth is too high, causing inflation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which demographic groups saw a rise in unemployment rates during the month?
Women and teenagers
Adult men and Hispanics
Whites and Asians
Blacks and teenagers
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