U.S. Private Markets Hiring Slowed to 38,000 Jobs in August Before Payrolls Rebounded 7 minutes read Data & Rankings U.S. Private Markets Hiring Slowed to 38,000 Jobs in August Before Payrolls Rebounded Becky Smith Published: September 6, 2026 | Updated: September 6, 2026 0 U.S. private employers added just 38,000 jobs in August 2026, extending a summer hiring slowdown and falling... Read More Read more about U.S. Private Markets Hiring Slowed to 38,000 Jobs in August Before Payrolls Rebounded