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U.S. job creation rose to 162,000 in August, beating WSJ consensus of 53,000, lifting Treasury yields and the dollar. July’s jobs data was revised to 21,000 from job destruction. Unemployment held at 4.1%.
Friday's August employment report may decide whether the Fed pauses or raises rates on Sept. 16, with CME FedWatch pricing a 50-50 split. Economists expect 56,000 jobs added, unemployment at 4.1% and hourly earnings up 0.3% month on month.