U.S. August Payrolls Rise 162,000, Women Capture 98% of New Jobs

SentiSense · Published Sep 6, 2026, 9:43 AM ET · Updated Sep 28, 2026, 2:45 AM ET

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that August added 162,000 jobs, with women accounting for roughly 158,000 of those positions, or 98% of the ne...