US EditionUS economy far surpasses expectations to add 228,000 jobs in March
- The U.S. Economy added 228,000 jobs in March, which is higher than the 117,000 jobs added in February, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday.
- The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% in March, up from 4.1% in February.
- Economists had predicted job growth to slow to 130,000 and a rise in the unemployment rate to 4.2%, according to FactSet.
- Economic data suggests rising uncertainty and layoffs due to significant policy shifts from the Trump administration.
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Veteran Jobless Rate a Bright Spot as Outlook on Federal Jobs, Economy Turns Grim
The labor market flexed its enduring strength in the latest jobs report Friday as the economy added 228,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans dropped from 4.3% to 3.1%.
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mediatalkafrica.comTrump reacts as US economy adds 228,000 jobs in March amid rise in unemployment rate
President Donald Trump has expressed excitement over reports that the US economy added jobs at a strong pace in March with the unemployment rate ticking slightly higher. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as released Friday indicated that 228,000 new jobs were created last month, exceeding the 140,000 jobs expected by economists. The data also showed that unemployment rate surged from 4.1% in the previous month to 4.2%. Reacting, Trump in …
U.S. added 228,000 jobs in strong March buildup to Trump trade wars
U.S. employers added a surprising number of 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.
Job creation in the United States exceeds expectations in March
In the midst of a market centered on China's retaliation against the United States for the imposition of tariffs, which will now be mutual between those nations, the world's first economy reported the state of employment health during February, a figure that follows the market in order to project the future of the United States Federal Reserve and interest rates.According to the SuperPower's Department of Labor, the unemployment rate in the Unit…
U.S. Jobs Surge In March As Trump Policies Spark Growth, Though Federal Cuts And Voter Doubts Persist
The U.S. economy roared ahead in March, adding 228,000 jobs—well above the 140,000 economists had forecast—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report released Friday. The figure dwarfs February’s revised gain of 117,000, signaling a robust rebound in the private sector despite a slight uptick in the unemployment rate to 4.2% from 4.1%. The […] U.S. Jobs Surge In March As Trump Policies Spark Growth, Though Federal Cuts And Voter Do…
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