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US labor market surprises with strong October job growth, potentially clashing with Fed policy

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The United States labor market demonstrated unexpected strength in October, adding 165,000 jobs and seeing the unemployment rate fall to 4.1%. This robust performance could influence the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions, potentially leading to further interest rate hikes. Such a move would likely create friction with President Donald Trump, who has consistently advocated for lower interest rates. AI

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US labor market surprises with strong October job growth, potentially clashing with Fed policy

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US adds 165,000 jobs in October as labour market beats expectations

    Employment in the United States grew by 165,000 jobs in October, far exceeding analysts’ expectations, with the unemployment rate dipping to 4.1 per cent, government data showed on Friday. The relatively stable labour market has allowed the US Federal Reserve – which has a dual m…

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