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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
2 outlets - including Cbsnews and Ft - are covering this story. Hiring in August was more than double economists' forecast of 65,000 payroll gains.
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CBS MoneyWatch
·2h ago
August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Hiring in August was more than double economists' forecast of 65,000 payroll gains.
Financial Times
·2h ago
US economy smashes forecast with 162,000 jobs added in August
Figure comes ahead of crucial interest rate decision by Federal Reserve later this month