Delayed Monthly Jobs Report Reveals Dismal Numbers

We’re not big fans of promoting doom and gloom but alas, after today’s belated jobs report was issued, we’re not exactly kicking up our heels with excitement.

In September, employers added 148,000 jobs. Keep in mind economists were anticipating 180,000 jobs; that’s quite a difference! As for some slightly better news, the unemployment rate dropped to 7.2 percent. In August, the rate was 7.3 percent.

This report was long overdue since it’s original release date of October 4 was absent, courtesy of the government shutdown.

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