CNBC
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
