US added 228K jobs in March, jobless rate stays flat
- In March, the U.S. economy saw employers add 228,000 jobs, a marked increase.
- This followed revised figures indicating 111,000 jobs were added the prior month amidst high inflation.
- Job growth occurred in sectors like health care, hospitality, construction, and retail, partially due to returning workers.
- Average wages increased 3.8% year-over-year, yet Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell noted, "We face a highly uncertain outlook."
- Despite the positive report, tariffs and potential spending slowdowns introduce uncertainty; J.P. Morgan puts recession probability at 60%.
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US Added 228,000 Jobs in March as Economy Showed Strength in Buildup to Trump Trade Wars
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, showing that the American labor market was in solid shape as President Donald Trump embarked on a risky trade war with the rest of the world. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%.
U.S. Adds 228,000 Jobs in March, Surpassing Expectations - The Florida Capital Star
by Dan McCaleb and Morgan Sweeney The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday, nearly double what was forecast. Employment gains occurred in the health care, transportation, warehousing and retail trade industries, according to the Labor department. The overall gains come despite significant layoffs in the federal government under the Trump administration. President Donald Trump is touting the gains as by…
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