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US Employment Situation Report (August 2026)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its August employment report, providing a crucial final look at the US labor market before the Fed's September meeting.
Finished
This event has already taken place (Friday, September 4).
What it is
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its monthly snapshot of the US labor market. It details nonfarm payroll employment additions, the headline unemployment rate, and average hourly earnings.
Why it matters
This is the primary barometer for the US labor market and the final major jobs print before the Federal Reserve's mid-September blackout period. Traders will heavily scrutinize payroll numbers and wage growth for signs of a soft landing or a cooling economy, dictating bond yields and shifting billions in equity market valuations.
What to watch
- 01
Headline nonfarm payroll additions compared to consensus expectations.
- 02
Whether the unemployment rate holds steady or begins to tick upward.
- 03
Average hourly earnings growth signaling any persistent wage-driven inflation pressures.
