US unemployment falls to 17-year low of 3.9% as economy adds 164,000 jobs
by Dominic Rushe in New York from on (#3PD9V)
Unemployment falls again as labor force participation rate drops - but wages continue to grow slowly for most American workers
The US unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in April, its lowest rate since December 2000, as employers stepped up hiring, modestly adding 164,000 jobs over the month.
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JUST OUT: 3.9% Unemployment. 4% is Broken! In the meantime, WITCH HUNT!
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