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After Jobs Report, Wall Street Eyes Inflation

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US economy adds 165,000 jobs in October, far exceeding expectations

The Labor Department reported the US economy added 165,000 jobs in October, well above the 65,000 economists had forecast, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. The strong report raises the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.

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US economy adds 165,000 jobs in October, far exceeding expectations
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