The U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, the Labor Department reported, suggesting the labor market regained its footing after a soft start to the summer.
US hiring accelerated after summer lull
Employers added 162,000 jobs in August
By Dani Romero
CoStar News September 4, 2026 | 5:04 P.M.
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