U.S. non-farm payrolls jump by 162,000 in August
The U.S. Labor Department reported non-farm payroll employment rose by 162,000 jobs in August, exceeding economists’ expectations, according to a closely watched release.
WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Employment in the U.S. increased by far more than economists had expected in the month of August, according to a closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday.The report said non-farm payroll employment surged by 162,000 jobs in August are rising by an upw…