The U.S. created 911,000 fewer jobs than previously thought in the 12 months through March

The revision draws fresh attention to the weakening U.S. labor market, which averaged only 29,000 jobs for the three most recent months.

Sep 09, 2025

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America’s labor market is showing far more weakness than previously believed. According to revised figures released Tuesday, job creation over the past year fell short by nearly a million positions, signaling a sharp slowdown in hiring momentum.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that employment gains from April 2024 through March 2025 were o…

The U.S. created 911,000 fewer jobs than previously thought in the 12 months through March

The revision draws fresh attention to the weakening U.S. labor market, which averaged only 29,000 jobs for the three most recent months.

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