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US Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Blowing Past Forecasts

September 4, 2026

Summary

The US economy added 162,000 nonfarm payrolls in August, significantly surpassing economists' forecasts of 53,000 to 65,000 gains, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%. This strong hiring report comes as central bankers consider potential interest rate hikes.

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  • U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%

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