US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls
America's employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.
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3 viewpointsU.S. employers add just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls
The economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, the lowest in years thanks to temporary shocks
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12,000 jobs added in October, as monthly report falls below expectations
U.S. economy added just 12,000 jobs in October, impacted by hurricanes, Boeing strike
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