U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August as unemployment held at 4.1%
U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August while unemployment stayed at 4.1%, but hiring gains remained concentrated in selected industries.
Unemployment
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U.S. jobless claims fall to 203,000 as hiring stays soft
U.S. jobless claims fell to 203,000, signaling few new layoffs but not strong hiring as workers, job seekers and new entrants face an uneven market.
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Tennessee unemployment fell in 93 counties in July, but gaps remained
Unemployment declined in 93 Tennessee counties in July, while reported county rates ranged from 2.8% to 5.8%. The next county update is scheduled for September 24.
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Michigan regional unemployment rates rose in most labor markets during July
Unemployment rates rose in 11 of Michigan’s 18 labor-market areas in July, while the separate seasonally adjusted statewide rate fell to 4.9%.
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U.S. Payrolls Fell by 23,000 in July as Job Growth Turned Negative
U.S. nonfarm payroll employment fell by 23,000 in July, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1% as labor-force participation declined.
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U.S. Employers Lost 23,000 Jobs in July as Unemployment Edged Lower
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a decline of 23,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in July, while the unemployment rate fell and other labor-market measures offered a mixed picture.
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BLS schedules July employment report for Aug. 7 as June remains latest displayed data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has scheduled its July 2026 Employment Situation report for Aug. 7, while its latest displayed results remain from June.
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U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs in July as unemployment rate fell to 4.1%
U.S. employers cut 23,000 nonfarm jobs in July, while unemployment fell to 4.1% in a report that pointed to a weakening labor market.
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Oregon job vacancies held steady as unemployment remained at 5.2%
Oregon private job vacancies were unchanged in the second quarter of 2026, while the statewide unemployment rate stood at 5.2% in June.
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BLS schedules July employment report for Aug. 7 release
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish its July 2026 Employment Situation report at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on August 7, with a preliminary annual benchmark revision scheduled for August 28.
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July jobs report arrives as key test for the U.S. economy and Fed outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics scheduled the July 2026 Employment Situation for release at 8:30 a.m. Eastern on Aug. 7, with follow-up economic data and a benchmark revision due later in August.
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July jobs report: payrolls fell 23,000 and unemployment edged down to 4.1%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July 2026 Employment Situation report on Aug. 7, providing the scheduled national update on employment, unemployment and labor-force conditions. The available source materials confirm the release but do not include the report’s headline figures.
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Nevada Adds 100,800 Jobs Since December 2022 as June Employment Reaches Record Level
Nevada’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm employment reached 1,614,100 in June 2026, while preliminary data put the unemployment rate at 5.1%.
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Massachusetts added 8,400 jobs in June as unemployment remained below national levels
Massachusetts reported a preliminary gain of 8,400 payroll jobs in June, while private education and health services led the sector gains. July data are scheduled for release Aug. 21.
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BLS set to release July jobs report Friday as workers and markets await new labor data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is scheduled to publish the July 2026 Employment Situation on Aug. 7, providing the next national snapshot of payrolls, unemployment and wages.
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Wyoming unemployment falls to 3.2% as statewide employment grows by 2,500 jobs
Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in June, while nonfarm employment increased by 2,500 jobs year over year. The state’s labor force and employment totals declined over the same period.
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Alabama employment reaches record high as June unemployment rises to 3.2%
Alabama’s wage-and-salary employment reached a record 2,224,200 jobs in June, while the preliminary seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 3.0% in May to 3.2%.
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Connecticut payroll jobs hit record high as unemployment rises to 5.2%
Connecticut reached a record 1,726,500 payroll jobs in June, even as the unemployment rate climbed from 4.3% in December to 5.2%.
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Mississippi storm victims have until Aug. 31 to seek disaster unemployment aid
Workers and self-employed residents in five Mississippi counties may qualify for disaster unemployment aid after the May storms. Applications are due Monday, Aug. 31.
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Jobless claims remain low as hiring slows across the U.S.
Layoffs remain historically low, but cautious hiring and longer job searches are creating different pressures for employed workers and job seekers.
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Winston-Salem metro jobs up from a year ago as June unemployment rate edges higher
Preliminary June data show a 3.6% unemployment rate, 281,600 payroll jobs and uneven sector performance across the Winston-Salem metropolitan area.
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June State Job Data Showed a Divided U.S. Labor Market
June state data showed a 4-point unemployment gap and concentrated payroll gains, revealing why the 4.2% national rate does not fit every worker.