August jobs report: US adds 162,000 positions, unemployment at 4.1%
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This story about the August 2026 jobs report will be updated with further details.
The U.S. economy rebounded in August, adding jobs at a solid pace after a surprise decline in July amid economic uncertainty.
What are the key findings of the August 2026 jobs report?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported that employers added 162,000 jobs in August. That figure was well above the estimate of 56,000 made by economists polled by LSEG.
The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in August, which was also in line with the expectations of economists polled by LSEG.
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