Job Growth Lags Optimal

Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its Employment Situation report for August 2026, showing that 162,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy while the unemployment rate stayed the same, at 4.1 percent. This stronger-than-expected job growth is welcome, but it may represent only a brief rebound, given BLS projections over the coming decade. Read Full Article »