Friday's top-line employment number came in at +248K, about 38K above what analysts were expecting.
The report led some Wall Street economists to label it "the perfect employment report."
Was it? Here's a review of the labor market in 10 charts.
Monthly Growth in Jobs
Roger is an economic adviser and active angel investor. He owns various economics firms. His work allows him a diverse group of clients across the globe, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in business economics.
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