美就业市场疲软加剧经济衰退担忧

Group 1 - The U.S. Labor Department revised its employment data, indicating a downward adjustment of 911,000 jobs added from April 2024 to March 2025, raising concerns about the economic outlook [1] - The initial report suggested nearly 1.8 million jobs added in the non-farm sector, averaging about 149,000 per month, but the revised data shows a monthly employment growth reduction of 76,000 [1] - Specific sectors such as leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and retail saw significant job reductions of 176,000, 158,000, and 126,000 respectively [1] Group 2 - Recent non-farm employment data for August showed only a 22,000 increase in jobs, a significant drop from the revised 79,000 in July and below market expectations of 75,000 [2] - The Labor Department also revised June's total employment down by 13,000, marking the first negative figure since December 2020, indicating a slowdown in the job market [2] - Analysts attribute the cooling job market to uncertainties from tariff policies and immigration pressures, which may harm the economy [2] Group 3 - The slowdown in job growth suggests a weakening foundation for income growth among U.S. citizens, raising concerns about consumer confidence and spending [3] - The impact of tariffs is expected to further elevate inflation levels by the end of the year, with a potential increase in recession risks if the job market continues to deteriorate [3] - Balancing monetary policy to stimulate the economy while controlling inflation presents a significant challenge for the U.S. [3]