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[^3]\n\nThe US unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1% in August, with the total number of unemployed individuals staying at 7 million. [^4]\n\nThe US unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in August, with 162,000 new jobs created, exceeding the 53,000 forecast by analysts. [^5]\n\nThe unemployment rate in the United States was 4.1% in August, which is the lowest level since June of the previous year. [^6]\n\nThe US economy created 162,000 jobs in August according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. [^7]\n\nThe US Bureau of Labor Statistics announced on 2026-09-04 that US nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August 2026, exceeding the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 53,000. [^8]\n\nUS President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he would stop trading with countries that maintain a trade deficit with the United States unless the Federal Reserve lowers interest rates. [^9]\n\nThe S&P 500 index closed Friday down 0.38% to 7,718 points, marking a negative session for Wall Street. [^10]\n\nThe US economy added 162,000 jobs in August, significantly surpassing the 53,000 jobs expected by analysts. [^11]\n\nUS employers added 162,000 new jobs in August, significantly exceeding the 55,000 forecast by economists. 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