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Article WSJ Economy

The U.S. added a stronger-than-expected 178,000 jobs, suggesting the soft patch earlier this year was just a temporary downturn

WSJ Economy April 3, 2026 · 12:55 pm Read Original
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The U.S. added a stronger-than-expected 178,000 jobs, suggesting the soft patch earlier this year was just a temporary downturn

The U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, the Labor Department said Friday, far exceeding expectations.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Apr 3, 2026 · 12:55 pm
Article ID 7kyodxs
Original URL Open source
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