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Article WSJ Economy

The March jobs report due Friday morning will help resolve an anxious question hanging over the economy: Was February’s big drop in jobs a temporary setback, or the start of a more serious downturn?

WSJ Economy April 3, 2026 · 9:30 am Read Original
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The March jobs report due Friday morning will help resolve an anxious question hanging over the economy: Was February’s big drop in jobs a temporary setback, or the start of a more serious downturn?

Wall Street economists are expecting a March jobs rebound, but a disappointing report would confirm deeper concerns about the economy.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Apr 3, 2026 · 9:30 am
Article ID 6506h6m
Original URL Open source
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