Sep 4, 2026US 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 sources00
Aug 7, 2026US economy loses 23,000 jobs in July as May and June figures revised downwardThe Labor Department reported the US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July, far below the 83,000 jobs economists had predicted, with previous months' figures also revised downward.Aug 7, 2026·4 sources00
Jun 5, 2026U.S. Economy Adds 172,000 Jobs in May, Exceeding ExpectationsThe U.S. economy added 172,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in May, exceeding market expectations, with unemployment holding steady at 4.3% and strong hiring in hospitality ahead of the World Cup.Jun 5, 2026·5 sources00