US Job Gains Erased, Voters Blame Trump’s Economic Handling
The September jobs report, delayed due to the government shutdown, revealed a slowing labor market. Revisions to prior months showed that employment in July and August were overstated, with August’s job gains even turning into a loss. The report also indicated a decline in federal employment since January. Despite these economic indicators, a fresh survey shows that a majority of voters have a negative view of the economy.
John Q. Hosedrinker