U.S. Adds 194,000 Jobs Last Month, Far Below Estimates

The video discusses the creation of 194,000 jobs in September and a significant drop in the unemployment rate to 4.8%. It highlights changes in labor market participation, with more people entering the workforce. The labor force participation rate remains largely unchanged at 61.6%. The video also covers the creation of 26,000 manufacturing jobs and an increase in average hourly earnings by 0.6%, exceeding forecasts. The underemployment rate, EU six, drops by 0.3% to 8.5%.

What was the unemployment rate in September after the creation or restoration of 194,000 jobs?

• 5.0%

• 4.8%

• 4.5%

• 5.2%

What was the labor force participation rate mentioned in the report?

• 60.5%

• 61.6%

• 62.0%

• 63.1%

How many manufacturing jobs were created according to the report?

• 15,000

• 30,000

• 26,000

• 20,000

What was the increase in average hourly earnings on an annual basis?

• 4.0%

• 5.0%

• 4.6%

• 3.5%

What was the underemployment rate (U6) in the report?

• 8.0%

• 7.5%

• 8.5%

• 9.0%