Unemployment Rate At 5.4% After U.S. Adds 943,000 Jobs In July

The transcript discusses the addition of 943,000 jobs to the economy, marking the largest monthly increase since last August. Restaurants and bars led the job growth, benefiting from increased comfort in dining out due to vaccination efforts. The unemployment rate decreased to 5.4%, with the country recovering about three-quarters of jobs lost during the pandemic. Despite positive trends, some employers face challenges in filling positions. Greg McBride from bankrate.com notes the positive direction of the economy.

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