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The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, well above forecasts near 59,000 to 65,000, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%
The Labor Department said employers added 165,000 jobs in October, far above forecasts that clustered near 59,000 to 65,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% from 4.2%. August and September payrolls were revised up by a combined 84,000. Gains were led by professional and business services and health care, with manufacturing also up. Average hourly earnings rose 0.4% on the month and 3.1% over the year.
- From the LeftCBS News: Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past forecasts; unemployment dipped to 4.1%.
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past forecasts; jobless rate 4.1%.
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- CenterCNBC: Nonfarm payrolls rose 165,000 vs a ~59,000 estimate; unemployment slipped to 4.1%.
Payrolls rose 165,000 vs ~59,000 expected; unemployment slipped to 4.1%.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- From the RightNew York Post: Payrolls jumped 165,000 after a revised 60,000 September gain; unemployment fell to 4.1%.
Payrolls jumped 165,000; unemployment fell to 4.1% after a revised September gain.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
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