Job Market Stays Stable Despite Slow Growth | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Jobless claims hit a two-hundred-thousand mark, signaling a remarkably stable labor market where layoffs are rare and job security remains strong. Despite minor upticks in the four-week average, economists point to a resilient economy—even as gas prices swing and hiring slows to just 61,000 jobs per month. The unemployment rate holds steady at 4.1%, buoyed by fewer people seeking work, shifting immigration policies, and cautious employers who’ve learned the hard way not to fire during tight labor markets. With August’s report expected to show modest growth around 65,000 new jobs, the…