US Oct. Nonfarm Payrolls 150K vs 180K Forecast, Prior 297K (Revised)
Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 150,000 in October, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care, government, and social assistance. Employment declined in manufacturing due to strike activity.
US Oct. Unemployment Rate 3.9% vs 3.8% Forecast, Prior 3.8%
Relative Learning: Understanding the US Non-Farm Payroll Data
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics