[Walter Bloomberg] U.S. employment significantly exceeds expectations
[Walter Bloomberg] U.S. employment significantly exceeds expectations Nonfarm employment increased by 162,000 in August, significantly exceeding expectations of 53,000. Unemployment rate met expectations at 4.1% An increase of 127,000 in the private sector and 35,000 in the government sector. Hourly wage increased by 0.27% compared to the previous month / increased by 3.09% compared to the previous year Labor participation rate 61.6% Non-agricultural employment was revised downward to 21,000 in July and 31,000 in June 📰Original text/translation 📅Economic Calendar 📲Download the app
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