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04 Sept 2026, 12:36 UTC · 3h ago
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The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, significantly exceeding the economist estimate of 56,000. — A strong jobs beat reduces fears of an immediate recession and suggests economic resilience, though it may complicate the Fed's path toward cutting rates.
+0.60Payroll numbers for June and July were revised upward by a combined 55,000 jobs. — Positive revisions to previous months' data indicate that the underlying labor market is stronger than previously perceived.
+0.40Average hourly earnings increased by 3.1% year-over-year in August, surpassing economist expectations. — Higher-than-expected wage growth can signal persistent inflationary pressure, potentially delaying interest rate cuts.
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The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%, aligning with market expectations. — Stability in the unemployment rate provides a neutral signal, confirming that the labor market is neither collapsing nor overheating.
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