NPR: Hiring Steady As Employers Add 136,000 Jobs; Unemployment Dips To 3.5%
U.S. employers added 136,000 jobs in September — a sign of continued resilience in the labor market amid growing signals that the economy is losing steam. The jobless rate was the lowest since 1969.
Some concerning news for manufacturing today, as these numbers show jobs in the industry are on the decline. Many analysts believe Donald Trump’s trade war is to blame.
Amid signs that the global economy is slowing, American hiring nonetheless remains strong. In September, American employers added 136,000 jobs. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, which is the lowest rate since December 1969.https://t.co/yx07ImTxFv pic.twitter.com/rv18iUPRUh
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