The U.S. Labor Department released the labour market data today. The U.S. economy added 142,000 jobs in August, missing expectations for a rise of 222,000 jobs, after a gain of 212,000 jobs in July. July's figure was revised up from a gain of 209,000 jobs.
That was the slowest pace in 2014.
The U.S. unemployment rate declined to 6.1% in August from 6.2% in July, in line with expectations.