U.S. Adds 201,000 Jobs in August, Wages Unexpectedly Rise

U.S. Adds 201,000 Jobs in August, Wages Unexpectedly Rise

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The video discusses the August employment data, highlighting 201,000 jobs created with unemployment steady at 3.9%. Wages rose, marking the highest annual gain since 2009. Revisions showed 50,000 fewer jobs in June and July. The labor force shrank, affecting the participation rate. Sector-specific changes included job losses in manufacturing and gains in transportation. Government and education employment continued to decline.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the unemployment rate in August?

3.7%

4.0%

3.9%

3.8%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs were lost in manufacturing last month?

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the change in the participation rate?

Decreased by 0.2%

Increased by 0.2%

Unchanged

Increased by 0.1%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sector added 700 jobs despite the impact of tariffs?

Retail

Logging

Coal mining

Primary metals

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many jobs were gained in transportation and warehousing?

15,000

22,000

18,000

20,000