The U.S. economy added 173,000 non-farm jobs in August, the Labor Department said today. The labor force participation rate was 62.6 for the third straight month. The unemployment rate decreased to its lowest level since March 2008, landing at 5.1 percent.
The U.S. economy added 173,000 non-farm jobs in August, the Labor Department said today.
Economy Adds 173,000 Jobs
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