August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: The Hill · Sep 4, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET
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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts(opens original report in a new tab)The HillTier B
US added 162,000 jobs in August, blowing past expectations(opens original report in a new tab)The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, according to new data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent. Economists had expected U.S.… — The Hill
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