Investing.com - The U.S. economy created more jobs than expected in July, data showed Friday.
U.S. nonfarm payrolls rose 255,000 in July, the Labor Department said.
Economists had expected jobs growth of 180,000.
June’s figure was revised to 292,000 from a previously reported 287,000.
Average hourly earnings up 0.3% vs. forecast rise of 0.2%.