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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Business
Callum Jones in New York

US economy added 336,000 jobs in September surpassing expectations

A help wanted sign on a storefront in Ocean City, New Jersey on 18 August 2023.
A help wanted sign on a storefront in Ocean City, New Jersey on 18 August 2023. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

The US workforce added 336,000 jobs last month, much more than expected, as the world’s largest economy remained resilient in the face of higher interest rates.

The sharp acceleration in hiring saw non-farm payrolls rise during September by almost double the rate anticipated by economists. Readings for July and August were also revised higher, with 236,000 and 227,000 jobs added, respectively.

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