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Economy added 165,000 jobs in October, showing strength of expansion

In a very positive report, the economy added 165,000 new payroll jobs in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday — the report showed a strong labor market despite household discontent with the overall economy. The unemployme

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Economy added 165,000 jobs in October, showing strength of expansion
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In a very positive report, the economy added 165,000 new payroll jobs in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday — the report showed a strong labor market despite household discontent with the overall economy. The unemployment rate fell a tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%.

Forecasters expected payroll job growth of 65,000. […]

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