U.S. job growth slows sharply in September, unemployment rises
U.S. job growth slowed significantly in September, with previous months' payroll figures revised downward. The data suggests the Federal Reserve may pause interest rate hikes.
WASHINGTON >> U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in September, and the nonfarm payrolls count for the prior two months was revised sharply lower, almost taking another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve this month off the table.
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