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U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong, Defying Fed’s Rate Strategy

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U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong, Defying Fed’s Rate Strategy

Employers added 263,000 workers in November, even as some industries showed signs of a slowdown. Wage growth exceeded expectations.

By Lydia DePillis

U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November, the latest sign of the economy’s strength.

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U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in November, the latest sign of the economy’s strength.

The Labor Department report gauged the impact of the Federal Reserve’s campaign to tame inflation by tamping down hiring.

By Lydia DePillis

The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Slowed in October

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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Slowed in October

A measure of inflation that the Fed watches most closely is showing signs of moderation, though price gains still remain too fast for comfort.

By Jeanna Smialek

Powell says that rates will rise more and remain high ‘for some time.’

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Powell says that rates will rise more and remain high ‘for some time.’

The Federal Reserve chair said the central bank will keep lifting rates to control price increases, and played down a recent cooling in inflation.

By Jeanna Smialek