US August Nonfarm Payrolls Surge to 162,000, Far Exceeding Expectations

US August Nonfarm Payrolls Surge to 162,000, Far Exceeding Expectations

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2026-09-04 12:30:46
The US unemployment rate in August stood at 4.1%, in line with expectations. Nonfarm payrolls reached 162,000, sharply above the expected 56,000. The prior month's figure was revised from -23,000 to 21,000. Data released on September 4.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on September 4 that the unemployment rate in August was 4.1%, matching the consensus estimate of 4.1% and the prior month's reading of 4.10%. The seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, significantly exceeding the market expectation of 56,000. Moreover, the July figure was revised upward from a loss of 23,000 to a gain of 21,000. These data points provide a snapshot of the labor market's strength.
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