Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, according to government data released Friday. This number came in higher than what economists had predicted. The unemployment rate remained unchanged.
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13 sourcesDiane Swonk Says August Jobs Report Shows Mixed but Strong Labor Market Signals
August's blowout jobs report was good news for blue-collar workers, while white-collar professionals fell behind
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17 sourcesU.S. labor market added 162,000 jobs in August, unemployment rate unchanged
US job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs; the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%
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12 sourcesUS August Payrolls Surge by 162,000 Jobs, Far Exceeding Wall Street Expectations
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