Macro Finance
U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
CNBC Economy·September 4, 2026·1 min read
U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000 in August, far exceeding the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 53,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, according to the report. The stronger-than-expected job growth signals resilience in the labor market despite economic headwinds.
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