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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eric Garcia

Jobs report surpasses expectations with 216,000 new jobs added in December

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The US economy continued to show surprising resiliency as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that the economy added 216,000 new jobs in December.

The unemployment rate remained at a steady 3.7 per cent amid increased consumer spending during the holiday season and as inflation climbs at a much slower rate than in 2022.

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