# Global National: Sept. 4, 2026 | Canadian job market declines as August hot streak ends

https://mins.news/en/video/46197

- Global News, 2026-09-05 00:04 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqI_spjiQ8U

> Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August despite economists’ expectations of a modest increase, ending its recent run of strong employment gains. U.S. jobs instead rose unexpectedly after a series of declines, and the White House quickly credited tariffs. Strong U.S. employment and persistent inflation could also prompt the Federal Reserve to raise rates.

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