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September 8, 2026

Strong jobs report raises possibility of Fed rate hike

By PAUL WISEMAN
AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON — The U.S. labor market bounced back in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs, ending a summer of lackluster hiring with a bang.

The unemployment rate remained at a low 4.1%.


 
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