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US job market rebounds with 162,000 hires in August, inflation concerns rise

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The US job market saw a significant rebound in August, with employers adding 162,000 new positions. This surge in hiring has refocused attention on inflation concerns within the United States. The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1% during the same period. AI

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US job market rebounds with 162,000 hires in August, inflation concerns rise

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    Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprisi

    Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment stayed at 4.1%. https:// apnews.com/article/jobs-unempl oyment-layoffs-economy-immigra…

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