US Economy Adds 255,000 Jobs in September: Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.1%
US Economy's Surprising Job Gains
The strong jobs report underscores a significant addition of 255,000 jobs by the US economy during September, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1%. This surprising result was highlighted by the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Job gains have averaged around 203,000 per month this year, surpassing the previous decade's average of 166,000.
Wage Growth and Inflation
In addition to job growth, average hourly wages saw an increase of 13 cents to reach $35.36 in September. This rise positions workers as earning an average of $1.35 more hourly compared to the previous year. Weekly wages reflected similar growth, rising to $1,209, presenting a 3.4% increase valid against an inflation rate of 2.5% reported for August.
Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Consideration
Friday's report will likely impact future decisions made by the Federal Reserve concerning interest rates, notably following the initial cut announced in September after maintaining rates at a 23-year high. The labor market's strength amidst these inflated rates highlights the economy's resilience.
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