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US Private Sector Employment Surges Above Expectations in September

US private sector employment rose by 90,000 in September, exceeding the 68,000 forecast. The August job addition figure was revised down to 36,000 from 38,000.

Employment rose by 90,000 from August, compared with expectations for a 68,000 increase. The total number of jobs added in August was revised to 36,000 from 38,000. Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees added 23,000 jobs, while medium-sized businesses with between 50 and 499 employees added jobs.