Another 54,000 Jobs Lost in August; Rate Rose to 9.6%
Private employers added 67,000 jobs, more than forecast, but governments shed jobs in August, the Labor Department reported, as the jobless rate rose to 9.6 percent.
Slower UK Services Growth Raises Double-Dip Concerns
(RTTNews) - U.K. service sector recovery continued to loss momentum with growth flagging to a sixteen-month low in August as employers shed more jobs owing to uncertain economic outlook amid tough austerity measures and the value added tax hike.