August jobs report highlights weak growth, construction pressures persist
Construct Connect Canada
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The August jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed weak economic growth with non-farm employment rising by just 22,000 and a revision of June figures revealing a net loss. Over the past four months, job gains have totaled only 100,000, which falls short of the historically higher 200,000-plus monthly increases. The article highlights ongoing pressures in the construction sector amidst this slow job growth.
