US adds 162,000 jobs in August, nearly triple expectationsThe US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding the consensus estimate of 55,000-56,000. Unemployment held at 4.1%, complicating Federal Reserve rate decisions.Sep 4, 2026·6 sourcesFederal Reserve policyMonetary policyUnemployment statisticsFederal ReserveAI labor marketUS economic indicators00
