US jobs growth slows sharply as election looms

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Employers added 12,000 jobs in October, much lower than the 223,000 created in September, figures show.

But while hiring slowed, the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%.

Environmental authorities said they were responding to complaints of "potentially unsafe housing of wildlife".

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Author / Journalist: BBC News

Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Slowed Economy Lower Month Polls Department Added Labor Last Election Jobs

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Published On: 2024-11-01 @ 13:35:12 (11 hours ago)

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