Continues to weaken the market work of USAas new jobs in August 2025 were less than expected and the unemployment rate increased.
This is evident from a report by the US Statistics Office (BLS) published today (5.9.25), while economists previously expected an average of 75,000 new jobs.
The data on July, however, were revised upwards. 79,000 non -agricultural jobs were created that month, compared to the Organization’s previous assessment for 73,000 new jobs. However, statisticians also reviewed the element for June – down. Instead of the previously alleged 14,000 jobs, 13,000 were lost. Labor market data for the previous months had already been reviewed down to the July report.
The separate unemployment rate was 4.3% in August 2025, reduced by 4.2% in the previous month. This means that full employment remains in force. The limit for this in the US is 5%.
According to the report, only 54,000 jobs were created in the private sector in August, following a revised provision for 106,000 jobs in July. Economists expected stronger growth.
The labor market is critical for future monetary policy
Labor market data is critical to Fed’s future monetary policy. They provide guidance to the federal bank, investors and governments around the world: US economy is located in growth track