Jobs Outlook August 2025

The unemployment ticks up to 4.2%

Warning bells are ringing after surprisingly weak BLS report

The unemployment ticks up to 4.2% — Figure 1. The unemployment ticks up to 4.2% Source: Revelio Labs, August 2025

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