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Jobs are booming—August saw a surprise surge of 162,000 new hires, reversing July’s dip and keeping unemployment steady at 4.1%. Restaurants led the charge with 59,000 new workers, while manufacturing also gained steam. But with inflation still hovering at 3.4% and oil prices climbing due to global tensions, the Fed faces a tough call: fight inflation by raising rates—or risk slowing job growth. The jobs report gives them crucial data as they weigh their next move, knowing any misstep could hit everyday Americans hardest.

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