Jobs report crushes expectations as hurricane impact fades

The US economy added 228,000 nonfarm payrolls in November, more than economists were expecting. The unemployment rate held at a 17-year low of 4.1%. But wage growth was slow and weaker than expected, suggesting that many Americans are still on the sidelines of the full-time job market. Retail hiring was strong ahead of the busy holiday season. The manufacturing unemployment rate fell to a record low. The US economy added 228,000 nonfarm payrolls in November, more than economists had...