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U.S. adds 162,000 jobs in August; unemployment 4.1%

Filed: Sep 04, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Summary: 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: Aug 01, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The job-market rebound kept focus on inflation.
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