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U.S. unemployment remains low at 4.1%, putting pressure on the Fed

The U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in August 2026.

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Job creation figures for June and July were revised upward, strengthening the economy.

The Fed may delay a rate cut in response to this labor market resilience.

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