US job gains surged unexpectedly last month as unemployment slipped to its lowest rate in more than five decades, government data showed Friday, indicating strength in the labour market despite efforts to ease economic activity.

US sees surprise surge in hiring, unemployment slips to lowest in over five decades

The second straight month of very strong jobs data will play into President Donald Trump's focus on manufacturing jobs

US private sector posts largest hiring in six years

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US sees surprise surge in hiring, unemployment slips to lowest in over five decades

US private sector posts largest hiring in six years