CNBC Daily Open: Why did the unemployment rate rise even as jobs were added?

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September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

The U.S. economy added more jobs in July, but the overall unemployment rate rose. This may sound counterintuitive, but there’s a simple explanation.

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