The central bank started to lower rates last month.

Jobs in movies and sound recording continued to fall, off by 1,700 to 445,600.

Jobs in broadcasting and among content providers also fell, by 1,000, to 336,100.

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Publishing jobs actually rose, by 1,100, to 919,700.

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The figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The next report likely will show the impact of Hurricane Helene, which has devastated parts of the Southeast.

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Average hourly earnings rose by 13 cents, or 0.4%, to $35.36.

Over the past 12 months, average hourly earnings have picked up by 4.0%.

The BLS typically revises figures as new data becomes available.

Inflation risks stayed about the same.

The economy is at full employment, no more and no less.

Wage growth is strong, and given big productivity gains, it is consistent with low and stable inflation.

One couldnt paint a prettier picture of the job market and broader economy.