Job openings jump unexpectantly

09/07/2026

On Friday, September 4, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced surprising data on job openings. While analysts expected far lower numbers, DOL says that nonfarm payrolls jumped by 162,000 in August, well ahead of the expected number of 53,000. The unemployment rate was steady at 4.1%, as expected. The jobs number reflects a reversal of...

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