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US Economy Added 162,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Holds Steady

Fortune · The Guardian · first seen 05.09.2026

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy added 162,000 jobs in August, beating forecasts with the unemployment rate steady at 4.1%, and with women accounting for 98% of the net gains.

  • The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August.
  • Women accounted for 98% of the job gains.
  • The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%.
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