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Payrolls Increased Much More Than Expected In August, Recording Their Biggest Gain Since March

Payrolls increased much more than expected in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

U.S. jobs increased much more than expected in August, recording their largest increase since March.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls gained 162,000 jobs last month, compared to the 53,000 expected by analysts.

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