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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

Why Are Middle-Aged Men Missing From the Labor Market?

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Why Are Middle-Aged Men Missing From the Labor Market?

Men ages 35 to 44 are staging a lackluster rebound from pandemic job loss, despite a strong economy.

By Jeanna Smialek Lydia DePillis and Ben Casselman

Job Openings Ease, but Layoffs Are Little Changed

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Job Openings Ease, but Layoffs Are Little Changed

Government data for October shows the labor market is still strong, though cooling slightly.

By Sydney Ember