| A packet of envelopes help with book reports The figure came in above consensus estimates, which had been around 165,000 according to Bloomberg, and reflects broad-based employment growth across several industries. According to ADP data, the trade, transportation, and utilities industry added 43,000 jobs last month, and professional and business services grew by 40,000 jobs. Construction also posted solid growth, at 21,000 jobs, suggesting that a housing recovery may be benefiting the industry. Manufacturing, however, was flat, adding only 1,000 jobs.
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