#USLowestJobsReport The US job market has shown signs of weakening, with several indicators pointing to a slowdown in employment growth. Here are some key findings:

- *Job Growth Revision*: The US economy added 911,000 fewer jobs in the 12 months ending in March 2025 than initially estimated, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This revision is the largest ever recorded and exceeds economists' expectations.

- *Unemployment Rate*: The unemployment rate has risen to 4.3% as of August 2025, up from 4.2% in July and 3.4% in April 2023. This increase suggests a cooling labor market.

- *Job Openings*: Job openings have declined to 7.2 million in July 2025, roughly 300,000 lower than the same time last year. The job openings rate was 4.3% in July, down from 4.5% in July 2024.

- *Sector-wise Performance*: Employment declined in federal government jobs (-15,000) and mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (-6,000). However, healthcare (+31,000) and social assistance (+16,000) sectors saw job gains.

- *Labor Force Participation*: The labor force participation rate remained relatively stable at 62.3% in August 2025, slightly up from 62.2% in July.

- *Wage Growth*: Average hourly earnings of private nonfarm employees rose by 3.7% in August 2025 over the past 12 months, down from 3.9% in July 2025.

These indicators suggest a slowdown in the US job market, with potential implications for economic growth and policy decisions ¹ ².