The U.S. economy added 187,000 jobs in July, less than expected

Economy added 187,000 jobs in July, unemployment falls to 3.5%

As the unemployment rate in Minnesota, and nationwide, is near record lows, the search is on to find qualified candidates to fill open positions. NBC News’ Tom Costello traveled to St. Paul to learn more about how one business is growing and trying to meet demand.

July Jobs Report: 187,000 New Jobs Added; Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.5%

The July monthly jobs report is out, showing that U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs. The unemployment rate also decreased from 3.6% to 3.5%.

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

By PAUL WISEMAN and RODRIQUE NGOWI (AP Economics Writer) WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market has cooled over the summer. But it’s still strong enough to defy predictions that higher interest rates would tip the United States into recession. U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient. Hiring was up from 185,000 in June, a figure that the…

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

By PAUL WISEMAN and RODRIQUE NGOWI (AP Economics Writer) WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market has cooled over the summer. But it’s still strong enough to defy predictions that higher interest rates would tip the United States into recession. U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient. Hiring was up from 185,000 in June, a figure that the…

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

By PAUL WISEMAN and RODRIQUE NGOWI (AP Economics Writer) WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market has cooled over the summer. But it’s still strong enough to defy predictions that higher interest rates would tip the United States into recession. U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient. Hiring was up from 185,000 in June, a figure that the…

Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession

By PAUL WISEMAN and RODRIQUE NGOWI (AP Economics Writer) WASHINGTON (AP) — The job market has cooled over the summer. But it’s still strong enough to defy predictions that higher interest rates would tip the United States into recession. U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient. Hiring was up from 185,000 in June, a figure that the…