U.S. stocks fall as August jobs surge fuels rate-hike bets

U.S. stocks fall as August jobs surge fuels rate-hike bets

U. S. stock indexes fell and Treasury yields rose after the Labor Department reported that August nonfarm employment increased by 162,000, keeping the unemployment rate at 4. 1% and reviving expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike later this month. Earlier forecasts had been far lower; CNBC had projected a gain of about 53,000 jobs for August, while CNN had estimated roughly 65,000 jobs and a slight rise in unemployment to 4.

2%. The Department of Labor’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey also showed July job openings edging up to 7. 27 million and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4. 1%.

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U.S. Department of Labor Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) Heather Long Navy Federal Credit Union

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United States Washington, D.C., United States Vienna, Virginia, United States

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2026年九月04日
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Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike
Stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike

apnews.com • 09月04日 20:57

Wall Street fell and Treasury yields rose after the Labor Department reported 162,000 jobs added in August, boosting expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase later this month.

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Jobs report August 2026:
Jobs report August 2026:

CNBC • 09月04日 12:31

Nonfarm employment rose by 162,000 in August, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, prompting renewed speculation about a Federal Reserve rate hike.

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Jobs report to show whether hiring bounced back from unexpected job loss
Jobs report to show whether hiring bounced back from unexpected job loss

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 09月04日 09:39

The Labor Department is projected to report an addition of about 53,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate is likely to stay at 4.1%, as policymakers weigh the impact of persistent inflation on future interest-rate decisions.

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What to expect from the jobs report today
What to expect from the jobs report today

CNN • 09月04日 09:00

The Labor Department is expected to report an addition of about 65,000 jobs in August and a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.2%, reflecting a continued low-hire, low-fire labor market.

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2026年九月03日
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Payrolls projected up 53,000
Payrolls projected up 53,000

CNBC • 09月03日 19:38

The Labor Department is expected to report a gain of 53,000 nonfarm jobs in August, leaving the unemployment rate at 4.1% and allowing the Federal Reserve to focus on inflation rather than labor market concerns.

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2026年九月01日
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US labor market still sturdy with July job opening up slightly
US labor market still sturdy with July job opening up slightly

AP News • 09月01日 16:18

July job openings rose to 7.27 million, while layoffs fell and the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, indicating continued strength in the U.S. labor market despite higher household costs.

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