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US Adds 162,000 Jobs in August, Complicating Fed Rate Decision

The US labour market showed renewed strength in August, with employers adding 162,000 jobs, a result that significantly exceeded economists’ expectations and could complicate the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates. The latest employment figures point to a labour market that remains relatively resilient despite signs of cooling earlier this year. The data arrive…

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