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US economy adds 162,000 jobs in August, beating market expectations

BBC · Semafor · Bloomberg · first seen 05.09.2026

The US added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding forecasts and prompting bond traders and federal funds futures to drive down stock markets, increase short-term Treasury yields, and price in potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes.

  • The United States added 162,000 jobs in August.
  • Employment growth surpassed analyst expectations, influencing rate hike bets.
  • Short-term Treasury yields rose following a stronger-than-expected employment report.
  • Markets increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.
  • S&P 500 ended the week flat as expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes increased.
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