"US Economy Adds 187,000 Jobs in August, Unemployment Rate Rises Unexpectedly"
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The US added 187,000 jobs in August, surpassing economists' expectations of 170,000, while the unemployment rate came in at 3.8% instead of the forecasted 3.5%. Average hourly earnings rose by 4.3% on a yearly basis, slightly lower than the estimated 4.4%.
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