[Signs of Weakness in the U.S. Labor Market: Employment Data May Be Revised Down by 800,000] September 5 – Signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market are becoming evident. Economists predict that nonfarm payrolls in August will increase by only 75,000, with the unemployment rate possibly rising to 4.3%. Previously, employment data for May and June had already been revised down by 258,000, and the revised figures to be released next week may see a further downward adjustment of 800,000. Analysts believe the slowdown in hiring is related to import tariffs and immigration policies. Economists point out that the U.S. needs to add 50,000 to 75,000 jobs per month to keep pace with the growth of the working-age population.