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162,000 new jobs in August: inflation is again an important topic in the US.

162,000 new jobs in August: inflation is again an important topic in the US.

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September 5th, 2026

162,000 new jobs in August: inflation is again an important topic in the US.

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The U.S. job market added 162,000 jobs in August.

El mercado laboral de EE. UU. agregó 162,000 empleos en agosto.

This number is much higher than the 65,000 that experts expected.

Esta cifra es mucho más alta que los 65,000 que esperaban los expertos.

The unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%.

La tasa de desempleo se mantuvo en 4.1%.

The Department of Labor changed its numbers.

El Departamento de Trabajo revisó sus números.

It added 55,000 jobs to the months of June and July.

Añadió 55,000 empleos a los meses de junio y julio.

President Donald Trump celebrated the report on social media.

El presidente Donald Trump celebró el informe en redes sociales.

Inflation is still the biggest problem for voters.

La inflación sigue siendo el mayor problema para los votantes.

They are upset about the high fuel prices.

Ellos están molestos por los altos precios del combustible.

Average hourly pay went up only 3.1% in August.

Los salarios promedio por hora subieron solo un 3.1% en agosto.

This is the lowest yearly increase since May 2021.

Este es el aumento anual más bajo desde mayo de 2021.

Restaurants, building, and factories hired more people.

Restaurantes, construcción y fábricas contrataron a más personas.

The workforce grew by 683,000 people.

La fuerza laboral creció en 683,000 personas.

Before, in June and July, it had fallen.

Antes, en junio y julio, había caído.

The economist Diane Swonk said the report is "amazing".

La economista Diane Swonk dijo que el informe es "increíble".

But some economists are not sure.

Pero algunos economistas no están seguros.

They think the increase may be temporary.

Ellos piensan que el aumento puede ser temporal.

Good hiring may make the Federal Reserve raise its key interest rate.

La buena contratación puede hacer que la Reserva Federal suba su tasa de interés clave.

This would happen at its September meeting.

Esto pasaría en su reunión de septiembre.

The Fed's chair, Kevin Warsh, said inflation is still far above the 2% goal.

El presidente de la Fed, Kevin Warsh, dijo que la inflación sigue muy por encima del objetivo del 2%.

Companies cannot find enough workers.

Las empresas no encuentran suficientes trabajadores.

This happens because of immigration limits and because baby boomers retire.

Esto pasa por la represión migratoria y porque los baby boomers se jubilan.

Many companies use technology and AI to work better.

Muchas empresas usan tecnología e IA para trabajar mejor.

The information industry lost 23,000 jobs in August.

La industria de la información perdió 23,000 empleos en agosto.

This drop is linked to the growth of AI.

Esta caída está relacionada con el avance de la IA.

But some employers say that AI does not replace people.

Pero algunos empleadores dicen que la IA no reemplaza a las personas.

David Iancu, a managing partner, said that human relationships are still important.

David Iancu, un socio gerente, dijo que las relaciones humanas siguen siendo importantes.

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