The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%, consistent with previous expectations. ^[1] The US economy added 162,000 nonfarm payrolls in August, a figure much higher than the 53,000 increase economists surveyed by Dow Jones had anticipated. ^[2] The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on 2026-09-05 that non-farm employment in the United States increased by 162,000 positions in August. ^[3] The US unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1% in August, with the total number of unemployed individuals staying at 7 million. ^[4] The US unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in August, with 162,000 new jobs created, exceeding the 53,000 forecast by analysts. ^[5] The unemployment rate in the United States was 4.1% in August, which is the lowest level since June of the previous year. ^[6] The US economy created 162,000 jobs in August according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ^[7] The US Bureau of Labor Statistics announced on 2026-09-04 that US nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August 2026, exceeding the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 53,000. ^[8] US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he would stop trading with countries that maintain a trade deficit with the United States unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. ^[9] The S&P 500 index closed Friday down 0.38% to 7,718 points, marking a negative session for Wall Street. ^[10] The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, significantly surpassing the 53,000 jobs expected by analysts. ^[11] US employers added 162,000 new jobs in August, significantly exceeding the 55,000 forecast by economists. ^[12]