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U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%

Friday, September 4, 2026


Nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, exceeding the Dow Jones consensus forecast of 53,000. The unemployment rate remained at 4.1%.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/04/jobs-report-august-2026.html

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