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U.S. Employers Added 162,000 Jobs in August, Exceeding Forecasts

U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, beating expectations. The stronger employment figures may give the Federal Reserve more leeway to raise interest rates later this month. Fed officials have signaled readiness to curb persistent inflation through rate increases. The employment data comes as policymakers weigh competing priorities: supporting the labor market and containing inflation. Market participants are closely monitoring whether the Fed will move forward with planned rate increases given the resilient jobs report.