The Labor Department reported the U.S. economy added 150,000 jobs in October, down from an adjusted 297,000 jobs added in September.

<div class="block">The Labor Department reported the U.S. economy added 150,000 jobs in October, down from an adjusted 297,000 jobs added in September.</div>

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U.S. Adds 150,000 Jobs in October; Unemployment at 3.9%

Starting with the big October jobs report out this morning. The labor department reported the US economy added 150,000 jobs last month. That's down from an adjusted 297,000 jobs added in September. The average hourly wages rose 2/10 of a percent from September 4.1% from a year ago. And the monthly unemployment rate in October was 3.9% up from 3.8% in September.