The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, a bright spot for the economy

The U.S.economy added 165,000 jobs in October, in a surprise that far outpaced expectations by economists and analysts.For SubscribersFOR SUBSCRIBERSIsrael reels as midterms and Trump’s $4 billion aid cut point to dramatic shift in U.S.

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