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 14, 2026US retail sales fall 0.6% in July, most since May 2025US retail sales dropped 0.6% in July, the largest decline in over a year, as consumers pulled back on purchases at online stores and auto dealers. Economists had forecast a 0.1% gain.Aug 14, 2026·2 sources00
