Reported 25 days ago
In a turbulent October, the US labor market added only 12,000 jobs, far below expectations of 100,000, leading to intensified scrutiny during the final days of the 2024 election campaign. Kamala Harris's allies attributed the disappointing numbers to the effects of weather disruptions and worker strikes, while Trump and his campaign seized the moment to claim the figures were manipulated. Despite this setback, administration officials emphasized that job growth has continued monthly under Biden's presidency, with hopes for a rebound in November.
Source: YAHOO