11.   As declines in the jobless rate were forecast, the increase in the third consecutive month was unexpected.

12.   As for other jobs abroad, a good first rule is to check jobless rates.

13.   As the economy improves, the jobless rate drops and more and better jobs become available, young workers are demanding higher pay.

14.   As the nation endures its highest jobless rate in almost seven years, younger Americans are struggling even more.

15.   At the same time, recent evidence from the Fed suggests wages may be on the rise in regions where jobless rates are lowest.

16.   At the time, the central bank said it had cut rates to bolster economic growth and reduce the jobless rate.

17.   At the same time, despite the slump, employment in services continued to rise, keeping the jobless rate in check.

18.   Australian employment unexpectedly fell in August, sparking a plunge in the dollar and fueling talk of another rate cut to attack the high jobless rate.

19.   Bonds also got a boost from a government report showing the jobless rate rose in June.

20.   A corresponding jobless rate in the United States would be considered good news.