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U.S. President Trump travels to New Jersey

Politics Sep 07

Trump keeps heralding an economic boom, but even a solid jobs report is causing problems for him

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

Economy Sep 04

FILE PHOTO: Job hiring sign at Target store in California
Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the U.S.

The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1%.

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Economy Aug 07

FILE PHOTO: A “Help Wanted” sign hangs in restaurant window in Medford
U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs amid strain from the Iran war, unemployment dips to 4.1%

U.S. employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and Labor Department revisions shaved 103,000 jobs off payrolls in May and June. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market.

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Economy Apr 04

Job openings advertised at businesses in Cambridge
U.S. added 228,000 jobs in strong March buildup to Trump trade wars

U.S. employers added a surprising number of jobs last month, showing that the American labor market was in solid shape as President Donald Trump embarked on a risky trade war with the rest of the world.

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

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