The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than previously thought, increasing the risks of a recession in the near term.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug 1, 2025. The video was published on Aug. 3, 2025.
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By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Aug 5, 2025 at 9:40AM
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The monthly jobs figures are critically important for determining the strength of the U.S. consumer.
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A Fool since 2019, and a graduate of Cal State LA with a B.S. in Finance and M.A. in Economics. Parkev is an adjunct professor of Finance and enjoys reading about financial and economic history. You'll often find him writing about stocks in the consumer goods and technology sectors.