Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 171,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 7.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment rose in professional and business services, health care, and retail trade.
US economy adds 171,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate climbs to 7.9% - @bloombergnews — Breaking News (@BreakingNews) November 2, 2012
US economy adds 171,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate climbs to 7.9% - @bloombergnews
More: Unemployment rate inched up to 7.9% from 7.8% because the work force grew; hiring in previous 2 months revised up - @ap — Breaking News (@BreakingNews) November 2, 2012
More: Unemployment rate inched up to 7.9% from 7.8% because the work force grew; hiring in previous 2 months revised up - @ap