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Women accounted for almost all of job gains in August. Here's why

Published by YuToday Staff

1 hour ago · 1:36 readSeptember 4, 2026

Women accounted for virtually all of August's payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market. CNBC first reported the story. This YuToday briefing gathers the confirmed facts, what changed, and what to watch next.

Key takeaways

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What we know so far

Women accounted for virtually all of August's payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market. Women accounted for virtually all of August's payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market.

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The latest reporting

Reported context includes the following: Women accounted for virtually all of August's payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market. Women accounted for virtually all of August's payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market.

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