Jobless beneficiary ranks expanded for fourth straight month
Almost all the gains were in the historically volatile education sector, economist explains
This sustained strength makes it likelier that the Federal Reserve will raise its key rate again before year's end
American employers posted 9.6 million job openings in August, up from 8.9 million in July
Payroll employment flat, vacancies rise, StatsCan reports
At current rates, population would double in 25 years
Households to curtail spending amid softer labour markets, easing wage growth
The unemployment rate has scarcely budged since the Fed began a series of 11 rate hikes
Number of workers collecting jobless benefits jumped 6% in July
Labour market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates