Fed’s Labor Market Conditions Index Strengthens

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By Christopher Condon

October 6, 2014 at 3:55 PM UTC

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October 6, 2014 at 10:38 PM UTC

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A Federal Reserve index showed that the U.S. labor market improved in September.

The Labor Market Conditions Index, derived from 19 indicators, rose by 2.5 points last month after gaining 2.0 points in August, according to data released today by the Fed.