The&nbsp;<a href="https://washingtonexaminer.com/tag/economy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">economy</a>&nbsp;added just 12,000 <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/jobs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">jobs</a>&nbsp;in October, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/unemployment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">unemployment</a>&nbsp;rate remained at 4.1%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Investors had expected roughly 108,000 new jobs and for the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.1%.

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The last employment report before the elections was released on Friday. Here are the key facts and figures.{ai:summary}The economy saw an addition of only 12,000 jobs in October, falling short of the expected 108,000. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1%.This report indicates slower job growth than anticipated. #economy

Economy added 12,000 jobs in October: Key facts and figures in last report before election - Washington Examiner

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