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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US economy adds 162,000 new jobs in August

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The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.

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The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

Hospitality and education boosts US job creation in August

The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.

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