Headline Roundup • August 5th, 2016
July 2016 Jobs Report
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The American economy roared ahead last month, as employers added 255,000 jobs, a bigger-than-expected gain that suggests the country’s growth rate may be more robust than thought just two months ago.
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Strong Job Gains, for Second Month, Reframe Economic Outlook

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The American economy roared ahead last month, as employers added 255,000 jobs, a bigger-than-expected gain that suggests the country’s growth rate may be more robust than thought just two months ago.
U.S. adds a robust 255K jobs; unemployment stays 4.9 pct.

Washington Times
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Employers added a healthy 255,000 jobs last month, a sign of confidence amid sluggish growth that points to a resilient U.S. economy.
July Jobs Report

Wall Street Journal (News)
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that nonfarm payrolls rose by a seasonally adjusted 255,000 in July. Revisions showed U.S. employers added 18,000 more jobs in May and June than previously estimated. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.9% in July.
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