U.S. Economy Added 130,000 Jobs In August

September 8, 2019 By News Staff Economy 0

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WASHINGTON – The United State’s job market is looking strong.

Employers added 130-thousand jobs in August. Wages are also up 3.2 percent.

Unemployment stayed the same at 3.7 percent.


For 107 months straight, the economy has been adding jobs, although hiring pace has slowed down.

 



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