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Explain why a good jobs report is bad

The jobs report was good news until somebody mentioned interest rates.

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Executive Office8:03 AM

Employers added 162,000 jobs in August.

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Donald J. Trump8:04 AM

Strong Jobs, Wall Street Nervous, weak Jobs they'd be Nervous too! Need a Nap, not a BIDEN Nap, short one, come back, look at all the Jobs. Greatest Economy Ever, having Feelings about DECIMALS! Successful people I know couldn't find the Decimal, built magnificent Companies, hired somebody to MOVE IT..... that's JOBS!

EO
Executive Office8:05 AM

Markets worried the strength might keep inflation up.

EO
Executive Office8:09 AM

The President did not agree with that interpretation.

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Donald J. Trump8:11 AM

Good Jobs, BAD NEWS?? Listen to these people!

EO
Executive Office8:14 AM

The economic team floated 12% to 15% growth with lower rates.

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Donald J. Trump8:16 AM

Cut Rates, watch ME! Twelve, Fifteen, Numbers they don't have a comfortable Chair for..... Bestest President THERE HAS EVER BEEN!

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Employers added 162,000 jobs in August. Trump reacted angrily to concerns that stronger hiring could sustain inflation, criticized markets and interest rates, and suggested GDP could grow 12%–15% with lower rates.

Associated Press · 2026-09-05 ↗