US Payrolls Rise 165,000 in October, Beating 65,000 Forecast
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000, versus consensus expectations for a 65,000 gain. September’s initial estimate was revised up by 31,000 to 60,000.
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Non-farm payrolls increased by 165,000, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said, well ahead of consensus expectations for a 65,000 rise and more than double September's upwardly revised gain of 60,000.September's initial estimate of 29,000 was revised up by 31,000, while August's figure was raised 53,0…