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The big August jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what to expect for what has been a jobless summer
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Labor Department will release August nonfarm payroll data on Friday. Economists surveyed by the Associated Press project job growth of 53,000 for the month. The Federal Reserve has cited labor market conditions alongside inflation in recent policy decisions.
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