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U.S. Job Growth Surges Amid Economic Uncertainty

11/21/2025

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The September U.S. job growth exceeded expectations, marking the best gains since April.
Yet key data remains missing, fueling concerns about the strength of the economy.
The uncertainty arises as the Federal Reserve prepares to discuss a potential rate cut.
Geoff Bennett interviewed Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, to explore these issues.

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Story summary

The September U.S. job growth exceeded expectations, marking the best gains since April.
Yet key data remains missing, fueling concerns about the strength of the economy.
The uncertainty arises as the Federal Reserve prepares to discuss a potential rate cut.
Geoff Bennett interviewed Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, to explore these issues.