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The August 2025 U.S. jobs report paints a picture of a labor market in flux, with ongoing challenges but also hints of resilience.

Markets surged Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh all-time high ahead of Friday’s pivotal jobs report.

Stocks and bonds moved higher Wednesday as soft labor market data raised confidence that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September.

Recent economic forecasts suggest slower growth ahead for both the United States and the global economy in 2025.

Stocks began the month under pressure, dragged lower by rising Treasury yields, renewed tariff uncertainty, and a flood of corporate debt issuance.

Since its introduction in the late 1990s, the Roth IRA has become a popular way for individuals to build a secure financial future.