National unemployment falls to 8% in September; 13 main cities rise to 8.3%

National unemployment dropped to 8% in September, down from 8.2% a year earlier, but rose to 8.3% in the 13 main cities, indicating uneven labor market recovery. The divergence suggests urban labor weakness persists despite national improvement, which may influence monetary policy and growth expectations.

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