Coverage dated September 5, 2026

America In Focus: US hiring bounces back in August; mortgage rates climb

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The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses.

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    America In Focus: US hiring bounces back in August; mortgage rates climb (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses.

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