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U.S. Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs In July; Unemployment Dips To 4.3 Percent

The number of estimated jobs last month topped the expectations of most economists. Average hourly wages rose by 9 cents.

The U.S. economy created an estimated 209,000 jobs in July, representing a modest slowdown from the previous month but coming in better than many economists had expected. The unemployment

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