The number of non-farm payrolls in the United States after the quarterly adjustment in August was 235000, compared with a previous value of 943000, and is expected to be 750000. The smallest increase since January 2021.
The unemployment rate in the United States reached 5.2% in August, in line with market expectations and the lowest since March 2020.
Agency review of the US non-farm payrolls report: in August, non-farm payrolls increased by 235000, and the unemployment rate fell to 5.2 per cent. Hiring slowed sharply as the Delta virus affected the confidence of employers and workers.
The overall job growth figure was only 235000, significantly lower than expected, said analyst Matthew Boesler. Such figures are likely to make the Fed's debate about scaling back its bond purchases more interesting.