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U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations

U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations. The news could give the Federal Reserve more leeway to raise interest rates later this month to curb stubborn inflation.

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Published by CurrentWire Sep 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET · First coverage Sep 4, 2026 at 4:18 PM ET

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