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The increase of 162,000 jobs in August turns attention back to inflation in the U.S.

The increase of 162,000 jobs in August turns attention back to inflation in the U.S.

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September 5th, 2026

The increase of 162,000 jobs in August turns attention back to inflation in the U.S.

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The U.S. labor 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 forecasters expected.

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

The unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%.

La tasa de desempleo se mantuvo en 4.1%.

The Labor Department's revisions added 55,000 jobs to the June and July payrolls.

Las revisiones del Departamento de Trabajo añadieron 55,000 empleos a las nóminas 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 main worry for voters.

La inflación sigue siendo la principal preocupación para los votantes.

They are frustrated by the high fuel prices.

Están frustrados por los altos precios del combustible.

Average hourly wages rose only 3.1% in August.

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

This is the weakest yearly increase since May 2021.

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

Restaurants, construction, and factories led the month's hiring.

Restaurantes, construcción y fábricas lideraron las contrataciones del mes.

The workforce grew by 683,000 people after falling in June and July.

La fuerza laboral creció en 683,000 personas tras caer en junio y julio.

The economist Diane Swonk called the report "incredible".

La economista Diane Swonk calificó el informe como "increíble".

However, some economists are skeptical.

Sin embargo, algunos economistas se muestran escépticos.

They believe the rebound may be temporary.

Creen que el repunte puede ser temporal.

Strong hiring could lead the Federal Reserve to raise its key interest rate at its September meeting.

La contratación sólida podría llevar a la Reserva Federal a subir su tasa de interés clave en su reunión de septiembre.

The Fed's chairman, Kevin Warsh, said inflation is still well above the 2% target.

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

Companies face a shortage of workers because of immigration crackdowns and baby boomers retiring.

Las empresas enfrentan escasez de trabajadores por la represión migratoria y la jubilación de los baby boomers.

Many are using technology and AI to become more efficient.

Muchas están usando tecnología y IA para ser más eficientes.

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 progress of AI.

Esta caída está vinculada al avance de la IA.

However, some employers, like managing partner David Iancu, say that AI does not replace people or human relationships.

No obstante, algunos empleadores, como el socio gerente David Iancu, aseguran que la IA no sustituye a las personas ni a las relaciones humanas.

September 5th, 2026

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