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US Job Market Cools: 911,000 Fewer Jobs Reported

9/13/2025

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The U.S. labor market added 911,000 fewer jobs than initially reported, signaling a cooling job market.
Unemployment claims rose by 27,000 to 263,000, the highest level since October 2021.
The four-week moving average for jobless claims increased to 240,500, indicating rising layoffs.
August saw only 22,000 jobs added, significantly below the expected 80,000.
Consumer confidence in job availability is at its lowest since June 2013.

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Story summary

The U.S. labor market added 911,000 fewer jobs than initially reported, signaling a cooling job market.
Unemployment claims rose by 27,000 to 263,000, the highest level since October 2021.
The four-week moving average for jobless claims increased to 240,500, indicating rising layoffs.
August saw only 22,000 jobs added, significantly below the expected 80,000.
Consumer confidence in job availability is at its lowest since June 2013.