Unemployment in the United States has fallen to a five year low.
Figures from the Department of Labor show the economy added 203,000 jobs in November.
It means the jobless rate now stands at 7%.
It is likely to fuel speculation the Federal Reserve may begin to scale back its economic stimulus programme, when it meets later this month.
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