Surprisingly strong US jobs figures fuel rate rise bets
The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.
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Surprisingly strong US jobs figures fuel rate rise bets
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August jobs report shows U.S. added 162,000 jobs, blowing past forecasts
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.