U.S. non-farm payrolls

U.S. non-farm payrolls rose less-than-expected last month, official data showed on Friday.

U.S. non-farm payrolls 209K vs. 233K forecast

In a report, the U.S. Department of Labor said non-farm payrolls rose to a seasonally adjusted 209K, from 298K in the preceding month whose figure was revised up from 288K.

Analysts had expected U.S. non-farm payrolls to rise 233K last month.