U.S. job growth remained strong in August but showed signs of cooling.

<div class="block">U.S. job growth remained strong in August but showed signs of cooling.</div>

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U.S. Adds 187,000 Jobs in August

US, job growth still remains strong but there are some signs of cooling. The labor department reported the US economy added 187,000 jobs this past month. That's up from an adjusted 157,000 jobs. In July. Average hourly wages increased 2/10 of a percent from July and 4.3% from a year ago. The monthly unemployment rate rose to 3.8% in August. That number up significantly from July and is the highest since February of 2022.