Report: U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.9%

In October, the U.S. gained 638,000 jobs, which is fewer than in September. This job growth reduced the unemployment rate to 6.9%. The construction and retail sectors experienced strong growth, but the U.S. still has 10 million fewer jobs than before the pandemic began in March.

Which sectors showed particularly strong growth in October?

How many million fewer jobs does the US have compared to before the pandemic?