https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jobs-report-live-updates-august-jobs-data-expected-to-show-labor-market-cooling-not-crackingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jobs-report-live-updates-august-jobs-data-expected-to-show-labor-market-cooling-not-crackinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jobs-report-live-updates-august-jobs-data-expected-to-show-labor-market-cooling-not-cracking#u57810Sat, 05 Sep 2026 05:37:37 +0000The US economy added 162,000 payroll jobs in August, a figure more than double what economists predicted. This growth represents a rebound following a disappointing July. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%. These figures suggest a labor market that is cooling rather than cracking, as the Labor Department releases data amid a period where hiring and firing have remained broadly at a standstill.Why it mattersThe Bureau of Labor Statistics report serves as a primary indicator of economic health. Market analysts used this data to determine if the labor market was entering a severe decli