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'Goldilocks Jobs Day': Economists React To November Jobs Report On Twitter

Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 155,000 jobs in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, marking the country's 98th straight month of employment gains. The unemployment rate held at 3.7% for the third consecutive month.  

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Job gains were led by the healthcare industry, which added 32,000 jobs in November, as well as manufacturing, which added 27,000 jobs. Manufacturing employment has increased by 288,000 jobs over the year.

Real estate-related industries like retail and construction showed little change over the month.

Here's how economists and others reacted to the jobs report on Twitter: