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U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

Summary

U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in the past month, showing a recovery after losing 133,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate in the U.S. dropped to 4.3%.

Key Facts

  • U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs last month.
  • This increase followed a 133,000 job loss in February.
  • The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%.
  • Job growth was stronger than economists predicted.
  • The Labor Department provided this employment data.

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