"US Labor Market Impresses: Unemployment Unexpectedly Declines in November"
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The US economy added 199,000 jobs in November, surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.7%, lower than the forecasted 3.9%. Average hourly earnings increased by 0.4% for the month and 4% from a year ago. The health care industry saw the biggest growth, adding 77,000 jobs, while retail lost 38,000 jobs, primarily from department stores.
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