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Is the Jobs Report Hiding Economic Weakness?

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The Household Survey vs the Establishment Survey

The unemployment rate fell to three point five %, which matches a five decade low. Hiring was broad based across sectors, and there was no evidence of widespread lay offs. The white house immediately took to the press pulpit to celebrate the report as proof that the economy is not heading into a recession.

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