U.S. job creation totaled 254,000 in September, much better than expected
- The U.S. economy added 254,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in September, showing significant improvement over August's revised total of 159,000.
- This job creation pace surpassed economist expectations, boosting optimism for the labor market's strength.
- The unemployment rate fell from 4.2% to 4.1%, below predictions, indicating a continued solid labor market.
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U.S. adds robust 254,000 jobs as unemployment dips to 4.1%
America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace of hiring is still solid enough to support a growing economy. Last month’s gain was far more than economists had expected, and it was up sharply from the 159,000 jobs that were added in August. And after rising for most of 2024, the unemployment rate dropped for a second straight month, from 4.2% …
Biden-Harris Economy Added 254,000 Jobs in September, Wages Up 4% Year-Over-Year, Tell Us, Is That Bad?
Yes, Professor Prettypaws knows his tie is weird. He’s sensitive about that, be nice.It’s the first Friday of the month, and you know what that means! Dok missed the “First Thursday” drink specials at downtown Boise bars last night again! It also means the monthly jobs report was released by the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, and it’s another good ‘un, with nonfarm jobs up by 254,000 in September, and the unemployment rate droppi…
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