The US economy adds 142,000 jobs in August, BELOW expectations of 164,000.

The unemployment rate was 4.2%, in-line with expectations of 4.2%.

While unemployment is back on the decline, the labor market is cracking.

What does the Fed do at this month's meeting?

The unemployment rate falling to 4.2% was some decent news here.

It's unlikely that this particular jobs report will sway the Fed's decision strongly.

The countdown to the Fed meeting begins now.

Follow us @Bit_boy for real time analysis as this develops.

US non-farm payrolls have been revised DOWN in 6 out of the last 7 months.

July revised by 25,000

June by 88,000

May by 65,000

Last 3 months revised down by 178,000 jobs, INSANE!

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