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.