US employers added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding expectations

Name: US employers added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding expectations
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Description: According to a new jobs report, U.S. employers added far more jobs than expected in August, while unemployment held steady at 4.1%, with restaurants and schools leading the gains.

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According to a new jobs report, U.S. employers added far more jobs than expected in August, while unemployment held steady at 4.1%, with restaurants and schools leading the gains.

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US employers added 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding expectations

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