US employers add a weak 194,000 jobs as delta maintains hold

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U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain. The unemployment rate fell sharply to 4.8% from 5.2% in August. The economy is showing some signs of emerging from the drag of the delta variant of the coronavirus.

8 months ago·Washington, United States

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Times of India

US employers add a weak 194,000 jobs as delta maintains hold

US News: WASHINGTON: US employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the eco.

8 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

US adds 194,000 jobs in September as Delta hits hiring

The unemployment rate fell to 4.8%, but the jobs growth was far below expectations.

8 months ago·United Kingdom

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Reuters

US September employment increased by 194,000, well below expectations Unemployment rate dropped to 4.8%

[Washington, 8th Reuters] --The US Ministry of Labor released September employment statistics, with non-farm payrolls increasing 194,000 month-on-month, well below market expectations of 500,000. The number of government-related employees has decreased. However, the infection with the new coronavirus has decreased, people are resuming job hunting, and employment may recover in the coming months. The number of employees in August was revised upwa…

8 months ago·United Kingdom

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