Economics
Renewed U.S. Jobs Strength Confronts Fresh Challenge in Omicron
- Rising infections may keep millions of Americans on sidelines
- Report may help determine Fed decision to accelerate taper
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U.S. employment growth is projected to exceed a half million for a second month in November, though such momentum may be tested by a new Covid-19 strain that could keep potential workers sidelined for longer.