August jobs report falls short of expectations

The Labor Department reported weaker-than-expected job growth for the month of August, adding 142,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 4.2%. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has details.

Sep 6, 2024 - 23:00
August jobs report falls short of expectations
The Labor Department reported weaker-than-expected job growth for the month of August, adding 142,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate ticked down slightly to 4.2%. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has details.

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