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The United States creates 263,000 jobs in November, complicating the fight against inflation

The United States creates 263,000 jobs in November, complicating the fight against inflation

Comment this story Comment The US economy added hundreds of thousands of jobs in November, bolstering a labor market that has proven surprisingly resilient and further complicating the Federal Reserve’s task of reducing inflation. Employers added 263,000 jobs last month — a slight slowdown from October’s 284,000 jobs, but still well above historical norms, according …

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U.S. hiring remains strong, complicating Fed’s inflation fight

WASHINGTON– The country’s employers continued to hire vigorously in November despite high inflation and a slow-growing economy — a sign of resilience in the face of aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. The economy added 263,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate remained at 3.7%, still near its lowest level in 53 years, the …

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