64,000 Jobs Added in November, While Unemployment Rises to 4.6 Percent
The delayed jobs report shows employment gains topped economists’ expectations.
TL;DR
- US payrolls surpassed expectations in November.
- The unemployment rate increased more than anticipated.
- Employers added 64,000 jobs in November.
- October saw a shedding of 105,000 positions.
- The data suggests a cooling labor market.