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US job numbers beat forecasts, paving way for rate hike

The US economy created three times as many jobs as expected in August, according to monthly labor market statistics, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. The numbers could justify an interest rate hike, while Donald Trump continues to call for their reduction.

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US job numbers beat forecasts, paving way for rate hike

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