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U.S. Labor Market Adds 162,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Holds at 4.1%

The U.S. economy added 162,000 nonfarm jobs in August while the unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, according to federal data released Friday, delivering a stronger employment report than earlier summer figures had suggested.

September 4, 2026

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U.S. Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level in More Than Four Years as Labor Market Continues to Cool

The U.S. labor market showed further signs of moderation on August 5 after the federal government reported that job openings declined in June to their lowest level in more than…

August 7, 2026