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U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March, but labor market signals remain mixed
The U.S. labor market showed signs of recovery on Friday, April 4, 2026, as new data revealed stronger-than-expected job creation in March, even as broader indicators pointed to continued fragility in hiring conditions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls increased by 178,000 in March, surpassing expectations of 59,000 and rebounding from a revised decline of 133,000 in Feb
U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March, but labor market signals remain mixed
The U.S. labor market showed signs of recovery on Friday, April 4, 2026, as new data revealed stronger-than-expected job creation in March, even as broader indicators pointed to continued fragility in hiring conditions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfarm payrolls increased by 178,000 in March, surpassing expectations of 59,000 and rebounding from a revised decline of 133,000 in Feb
U.S. job growth tops forecasts as payrolls rise 130,000 in January
Job growth at the start of 2026 exceeded expectations, offering reassurance that the U.S. labor market remains resilient despite months of subdued hiring and broader economic uncertainty. Fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 in January, well above economists’ forecasts of 55,000 and marking a notable improvement from December’s revised gain of 48,000. The stronger hiring figures were accompanied by a modest decline in the un
U.S. job growth tops forecasts as payrolls rise 130,000 in January
Job growth at the start of 2026 exceeded expectations, offering reassurance that the U.S. labor market remains resilient despite months of subdued hiring and broader economic uncertainty. Fresh data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000 in January, well above economists’ forecasts of 55,000 and marking a notable improvement from December’s revised gain of 48,000. The stronger hiring figures were accompanied by a modest decline in the un









