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Article CNBC Economy

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

CNBC Economy September 4, 2026 · 12:54 pm Read Original
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U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%

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.

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Source CNBC Economy
Published Sep 4, 2026 · 12:54 pm
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Original URL Open source
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