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U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April; unemployment rate dips to 8.1%

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Employers in the U.S. added fewer workers than forecast in April and the jobless rate unexpectedly declined as people left the labor force, underscoring concern the world’s largest economy may be losing speed.

 

Private sector adds 216,000 jobs in February

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The pace of job creation by private employers accelerated more than expected in February, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday.

 

Private sector adds 91,000 jobs in August

The pace of U.S. private sector job growth slowed in August for the second month in a row with employers adding 91,000 positions, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday.

 

New jobless claims unexpectedly rise last week

The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits unexpectedly rose last week, a government report showed on Thursday, as companies continued to cut payrolls amid uncertainty over the economic outlook.

 

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