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U.S. jobs growth remains positive while Canadian employment falls

The United States added 162,000 jobs in August while unemployment held steady, whereas Canada reportedly lost 42,000 jobs with its unemployment rate steady. The reports add labor-market developments to the existing inflation picture.

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Diverging employment data could influence central-bank decisions and economic expectations in North America.

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  1. U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, but wage growth remains weak – NBC4 Washington ↗nbcwashington.com · Recorded source date: Sep 4, 2026, 1:31 PM UTC

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