More jobs added than expected in U.S.


WSJPrivate-sector payrolls rose by 238,000 in December, the highest gain since November 2012.

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WSJ: Private-sector payrolls rose by 238,000 in December, the highest gain since November 2012.

“Job gains are broad-based across industries, most notably in construction and manufacturing,” a report compiled by Automatic Data Processing Inc. said. “It appears that businesses are growing more confident and increasing their hiring.”

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