The US economy added 130,000 jobs in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, well above economists’ forecasts of 65,000, based on a Bloomberg survey. Additionally, the report — which was delayed due to the partial government shutdown — saw the unemployment rate tick lower to 4.3% while average hourly wages rose 3.7% year-over-year. For more of the latest financial news, please visit us on our website at: https://finance.yahoo.com/
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