US economy creates 162,000 jobs in August as unemployment holds at 4.1% despite recent slowdown fears

Sep 4, 2026 - 07:30
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US economy creates 162,000 jobs in August as unemployment holds at 4.1% despite recent slowdown fears
The US labour market delivered a stronger-than-expected August, adding 162,000 jobs while unemployment held at 4.1%. This eased concerns about a summer slowdown and gave the Federal Reserve more room to prioritise inflation. 

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