U.S. adds 162,000 jobs in August; unemployment 4.1%
By The BriefBrief
Employers added 162,000 jobs in August, reversing a prior downturn in the U.S. job market. The unemployment rate remained low at 4.1%, keeping attention on inflation.
WHO:U.S. employers
WHAT:Employers added 162,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate held at 4.1%.
WHEN:Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The job-market rebound kept focus on inflation.
