U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, shattering expectations

The U.S. added a whopping 162,000 jobs in August after losses earlier in the summer, buoyed by a surge in the hospitality sector and teacher hiring ahead of the new school year.

U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August, shattering expectations

TL;DR

  • U.S. added 162,000 jobs in August.
  • This follows job losses earlier in the summer.
  • The hospitality sector saw a surge in employment.
  • Teacher hiring increased ahead of the school year.