Employers add 162,000 jobs as unemployment holds at 4.1%

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Employers added 162,000 jobs last month, and unemployment remained at 4.1 percent. The report points to stability in the U.S. economy despite high inflation weighing on households and markets.

WHO: Employers

WHAT: Employers added 162,000 jobs and unemployment held at 4.1 percent.

WHEN: Reported Sep 4, 2026 at 7:07 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The labor-market figures showed job growth and steady unemployment, indicating economic stability despite inflation pressures.

Sources (1): New York Times

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