LiveBreaking: U.S. Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Blowing Past Forecasts
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts

Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.

CBS News 2 min readSep 4, 2026
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