U.S. Adds 173,000 Jobs in August Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
September 04, 2015 at 08:30 AM EDT
The U.S. added 173,000 jobs in August, fewer than expected. The report could play a significant role in helping the Federal Reserve decide on the timing of the first interest rate hike in nearly a decade. The unemployment rate fell more than anticipated to 5.1%.
