# Big August jobs report due Friday as subdued labor market keeps focus on inflation

https://mins.news/en/item/44309

- CNBC, 2026-09-03 19:38 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/03/august-2026-jobs-report-payrolls.html

> The August nonfarm payrolls report is due Friday, with economists expecting an increase of 53,000 jobs. A subdued labor market is keeping the Federal Reserve focused on inflation.

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