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U.S. Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs In August, Jobless Rate Steady

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The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, and the national unemployment rate was unchanged from July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.[1]

The figures appear in the BLS's official August 2026 employment report released September 4, 2026.[1] Economists and investors watch the monthly report for signs of labor-market strength that can influence Federal Reserve policy.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles payroll and unemployment figures from separate employer and household surveys each month.[1] Policymakers will use the August reading alongside inflation and spending data as they weigh near-term interest-rate decisions.

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  • The U.S. labor market added 162,000 jobs in August 2026.
  • The national unemployment rate was unchanged from July 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • The data come from the official August 2026 employment report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on September 4, 2026.

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September 04, 2026
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U.S. labor market added 162,000 jobs in August, unemployment rate unchanged
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