162K Jobs Gained in August, More Than Triple Expectations
September 05, 2026
September 05, 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2026:
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162K Jobs Gained in August, More Than Triple Expectations
Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Employment Update. In August, jobs increased by 162,000 jobs (+127K private sector, +35K government), more than three times expectations of 53,000. At the same time, the unemployment rate held stea . . .
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162K Jobs Gained in August, More Than Triple Expectations
Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Employment Update. In August, jobs increased by 162,000 jobs (+127K private sector, +35K government), more than three times expectations of 53,000. At the same time, the unemployment rate held stea . . .