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August Jobs Surge 162,000 as Inflation Stays 3.4%

9/5/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump urged cutting interest rates this month, saying the United States should have the world’s lowest rate.
  • August added 162,000 jobs, far above analysts’ 56,000 forecast, led by hospitality and education hiring.
  • Inflation stayed above the Fed’s 2% goal, with prices up 3.4% year-over-year.
  • CME Group’s FedWatch showed almost 60% of traders betting on a September rate hike.