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August Jobs Report 2026: 162,000 Jobs Relight the Forges as the Fed Hikes
After a summer lull, U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August and unemployment held at 4.1%. But 3.1% wage growth trails 3.4% inflation, and…
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