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September US jobs report disappoints on jobs and wages

Original: Dean Baker: "The September jobs report for the United States was disappointing from almost every perspective. The econom

Economist Dean Baker says the September US jobs report was disappointing from almost every perspective, with the economy adding fewer jobs than analysts expected and wage growth continuing to slow. He notes this is not a good picture overall, while adding that the country remains far from a recession.

Why now: The weaker-than-expected hiring and slowing wage growth are fueling debate about the direction of the US economy.

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• Dean Baker: "The September jobs report for the United States was disappointing from almost every perspective. The economy is generating fewer jobs than most analysts had expected, and wage growth continues to slow. That is not a good picture. While we are far from a recession… · RonSupportsYou · 3

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