August jobs report shows US added 162,000 jobs, above expectations
- Posted on September 4, 2026
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August jobs report shows US added 162,000 jobs, above expectations
The unemployment rate remained at 4.1% in August. Workers’ paychecks rose 3.1% over the year.
