Headline RoundupOctober 5th, 2018
Economy Added 134,000 Jobs in September, Unemployment Falls to 49-Year Low
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The unemployment rate hit a 49-year low in September at 3.7 percent, although the economy added only 134,000 jobs, falling short of the 185,000 expected amid worker shortages as well as the impacts of Hurricane Florence.
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With 8 Years of Job Gains, Unemployment Is Lowest Since 1969New York Times (News)
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The Labor Department released its official hiring and unemployment figures for September on Friday, providing the latest snapshot of the American economy.
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Economy added 134,000 jobs in September, unemployment falls to nearly 50-year lowUSA TODAY
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Unemployment fell to a nearly 50-year low in September even as employers added a disappointing 134,000 jobs amid increasing worker shortages and possible effects from Hurricane Florence.
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Unemployment dips to 3.7 percent - lowest in nearly 50 yearsWashington Examiner
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U.S. unemployment dipped to 3.7 percent in September, the lowest since December 1969, even as labor market growth contracted sharply amid tightening at stores, bars, and restaurants.
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