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U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

by The Associated Press April 3, 2026

written by The Associated Press April 3, 2026

By Paul Wiseman And Anne D'innocenzio WASHINGTON (AP) — American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring marked a turnaround from the loss of 133,0...

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U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

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