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The US labor market regained its momentum in November — adding 227,000 jobs — as the (literal) clouds that overshadowed October’s report have parted. Back-to-back hurricanes in the south, paired with strike activity, led to a weak initial gain of 12,000 jobs in October. With today’s report, however, that number was revised up to 36,000 — a sign that the labor market was clearly impacted by hurricane activity, but not as much as previously thought. With clearer skies and increased visibility, it is apparent that the US labor market continues to steadily cool as it makes its way to a soft landing.