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U.S. economy added 336,000 jobs in September

Oct 6, 2023

U.S. economy added 336,000 jobs in September

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The increase was higher than analysts expected; average wages grew at an annual pace of 4.2%; investors bet that strong labor market will lead to another rate increase; gasoline prices are headed lower.

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