The US added 162,000 jobs in August 2026, crushing the 53,000 forecast. Unemployment held at 4.1% as wages rose 3.1% year-over-year.

Bitcoin accumulation has slowed as prices retreat toward $77,000, though investors remain net buyers ahead of the US jobs report.

The US labor market in August roused from its early summer slumber by adding 162,000 jobs, more than double what economists had expected, while the unemployment rate remained at…

In August, the U.S. experienced remarkable job growth while unemployment rates held firm, indicating an impressive labor market. This uptick has kept a potential Federal Reserve…