U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 162,000 in August, beating consensus, while the Unemployment rate held at 4.1%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday the August gain came after upward revisions to the prior two months, suggesting the The labor market

2026-09-04

U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 162,000 in August, beating consensus, while the Unemployment rate held at 4.1%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday the August gain came after upward revisions to the prior two months, suggesting the The labor market is stronger than previously expected.