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U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%

CNBC Friday 04 September 2026, 12:34 UTC 1 min read
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Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates. Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus. This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.
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