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US Economy Adds 178,000 Jobs, Unemployment Drops to 4.3%
4/4/2026
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- In March 2026, the United States economy added 178,000 jobs.
- The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%.
- The March gain followed a revised February loss of 133,000 jobs due to strikes and harsh weather.
- Healthcare added 76,000 jobs in March.
- Construction gained 26,000 jobs in March, while rising energy prices from the ongoing war in Iran threaten future hiring.
