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US Adds 162,000 Jobs, Topping All Estimates

Bloomberg Markets·September 4, 2026·1 min read

US job growth surged in August, adding 162,000 jobs and topping all estimates, while the unemployment rate held steady. The report suggests the labor market has more momentum than previously thought, according to Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors.

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