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Aug 7, 2020

The recovery continues, but we’re losing some momentum

There were 1.8 million jobs added last month, 200,000 more than economists expected. The numbers aren’t quite as positive if you dig deeper. Plus, the Trump administration acts — on Chinese companies and Canadian aluminum.

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A "now hiring" sign at a store in Arlington, Virginia.
A "now hiring" sign at a store in Arlington, Virginia.
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The recovery continues, but we’re losing some momentum