U.S. job growth almost stalled in October as strikes in the aerospace industry depressed manufacturing employment while hurricanes shortened the collection period for payrolls, making it hard to get a clear picture of the labor market ahead of next week’s presidential election. The Labor Department’s closely watched employment report on Friday was the last major economic data before Americans head to the polls.
US Labor Market Staggers Before Election | Business Matters (Nov. 1)
By Don Ma