U.S. employers slowed their hiring in August to a modest 151,000 jobs and barely raised wages. The pullback in job growth reduces the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates when it meets this month.
U.s. Hiring Slows To 151,000 Jobs In August; Fed Hike Less Likely
By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press, San Jose Mercury News: Business
Fri, 09/02/2016 - 7:00am
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