https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-nonfarm-payrolls-surge-in-august-unemployment-rate-steady-at-4-1Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-nonfarm-payrolls-surge-in-august-unemployment-rate-steady-at-4-1https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-nonfarm-payrolls-surge-in-august-unemployment-rate-steady-at-4-1#u57991Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:35:59 +0000United States nonfarm payrolls surged by 162,000 in August, beating economic forecasts and showing renewed labor market strength after recent struggles. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent. The stronger-than-expected hiring burst placed renewed focus on inflation and kept the possibility of an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve this month on the table, while President Donald Trump demanded rate cuts.Why it mattersThe stronger-than-expected August jobs report arrives as economic observers evaluate the health of the labor market following recent slowdowns. Growth was no