Job Growth Falls to 22,000 as Recession Fears Deepen: A Test for American Prosperity

The U.S. economy showed alarming weakness in August 2025, as job growth plummeted to just 22,000 new positions, the smallest increase since the early COVID-19 crisis. Unemployment ticked up to 4.3%, while layoffs surged nearly 40%, and job openings fell to a 10-month low.
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