Jobs Report Offers a Glimmer of Hope, but at What Cost? The latest jobs report presents a mixed picture of the US economy, with employers adding 162,000 jobs in August.
This marked improvement from July's decline is undoubtedly good news for those who've been bracing themselves for an economic downturn.
Employment in restaurants and bars surged in August, adding 59,000 jobs – a significant increase over the past year's average monthly gains of just 12,000 jobs.