US job growth expected to rebound in August; unemployment rate forecast steady at 4.1%
The August jobs report is due today, with forecasts predicting a rebound in US job growth and a steady unemployment rate.
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At 04:01 UTC today, several outlets began live updates and analysis of the upcoming August jobs report. The New York Times, Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal noted that US stock futures and Treasurys were steady ahead of the report.
NBC News and CNN offered previews of what to expect, with NBC noting the possibility of another weak month for hiring. The August jobs report is expected to show a rebound in US job growth, according to forecasts.
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Who reported it (7)
- Jobs report to show whether hiring bounced back from unexpected job loss ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 3h ago
- U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1% CNBC · 3h ago
- Jobs Report: Live Updates on Hiring, Economy and Markets The New York Times · 11h ago
- US Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Key August Jobs Data Bloomberg.com · 11h ago
- U.S. Stock Futures, Treasurys Little Moved Ahead of Jobs Data WSJ · 11h ago
- August jobs report could show another weak month for hiring NBC News · 11h ago
- What to expect from the jobs report today CNN · 11h ago
Questions people are asking
When is the August jobs report due?
The August jobs report is due today, September 4, 2026.
What is the forecast for the unemployment rate?
The unemployment rate is forecast to remain steady at 4.1%.
What are the expectations for job growth in August?
The August jobs report is expected to show a rebound in US job growth.
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