The latest figures suggest that many companies are still confident enough to fill jobs despite the continued pressure of high interest rates

The latest figures suggest that many companies are still confident enough to fill jobs despite the continued pressure of high interest rates

A new government report showed many U.S. employers kept hiring in September as fewer Americans face unemployment.

America's employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support steady hiring and a growing economy.

Last month’s hiring gain was far more than economists had expected, and it was up sharply from the 159,000 jobs that were added in August.

U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, blowing past expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, in the latest sign of the resilience of the labor market.

Hiring in the United States picked up significantly more than expected in September while the jobless rate crept lower, according to government data released Friday, offering relief to policymakers ahead of November's election.

Average hourly earnings grew by 0.4% in September, slightly lower than the 0.5% increase seen in August.

The US economy added far more jobs than expected in September while the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell, dashing any expectations of a potential 50 basis points rate cut by the Federal Reserve next month.

Economists had been expecting 132,500 jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.2 percent. | Economy

Hiring in the United States picked up significantly more than expected in September while the jobless rate crept lower, according to government data released Friday, offering relief to policymakers ahead of November's election.

Nonfarm payrolls increased 254 000 in September following an upwardly revised 72 000 advance over the the prior two months.

America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support steady hiring and a growing economy.

NEW YORK :The dollar jumped to a seven-week high on Friday after data showed that U.S. employers added more jobs than expected in September, leading traders to pare bets that the Federal Reserve will cut rates again by 50 basis points at its November meeting.Nonfarm payrolls increased by 254,000 jobs last mon

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The high-impact Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data from the United States (US) for September will be published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Friday at 12:30 GMT.

The 254,000 jobs added last month were the most since March.

The jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for September was considerably stronger than expected.

Nonfarm payrolls are projected to show growth of 150,000, form 142,000 the month before, with a steady unemployment rate of 4.2%.

The number applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levels

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levels.