US economy adds 228,000 jobs in March

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March jobs report likely to show gradual hiring drop but tariff uncertainty a wild card
The March jobs report, due out Friday, is set to provide a final snapshot of a relatively placid U.S. labor market before President Trump this week revealed sweeping import tariffs that have rocked global markets.
Robust March jobs report signals the economy is starting from a ‘position of strength’ if Trump tariffs spark downturn
The March jobs report exceeded analyst expectations with a gain of 228,000 compared to the forecasted 140,000. The report is just a small bright spot ahead of the impending downturn that many expect after President Donald Trump’s recently announced tariffs.
March jobs report: Economy adds surprise 228,000 jobs. Going into tariff uncertainty, labor market was strong.
The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in March in a surprise to the upside as the unemployment rate rose a tick. Economists had been playing it safe, forecasting 140,000 jobs were created, close to recent trends.

Economy Added Far More Jobs Than Expected

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Economy Added Far More Jobs Than Expected in March
This morning brought a far stronger-than-expected March jobs report. President Trump's newly unveiled sweeping tariff plans are likely to shake the economy, so investors are scouring the Labor Departm
Employers added 228,000 new jobs in March, blowing past economists' forecasts
Hiring rebounded in March, signaling that the labor market remains resilient despite stronger economic headwinds.
Jobs Data Should Be Solid in March. The Economy Isn't in the Clear.
Friday's jobs report should paint a steady employment picture in March. How long that calm lasts, though, is an open question as employers factor in the new Trump tariffs and government layoffs. Good numbers will buy the Federal Reserve a little more time to consider everything that’s going on.
Today's Jobs Report Was Robust. It Won't Help Break Through the Uncertainty Ahead.
The U.S. economy added a whopping 228,000 jobs last month, driven by the services sector’s rebound from a slow start to the ...
March Jobs Report: Robust Payroll Growth Despite Tariff Uncertainty
Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, exceeding expectations. Learn why this strong growth won’t likely affect the current ...
The US economy added way more jobs than expected in March, even as federal employment edged down
The March jobs report showed strong job growth but a surprise jump in unemployment.
Jobs report shows unexpected gains, but unemployment rises again
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March madness? U.S. jobs report could show first signs of trade-war fallout.
Escalating trade tensions have fostered anxiety among U.S. households and businesses. Now the March jobs report could shed ...
Job Cuts Soared 60% In March To Highest Since Spring 2020—Almost All Because Of DOGE
March would have been a “fairly quiet month for layoffs” without the impacts from the Department of Government Efficiency, ...
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March jobs report: Employers added 228k jobs amid tariffs, DOGE cuts; unemployment at 4.2%
U.S. employers added 228k jobs in March amid federal layoffs and uncertainty sparked by Trump's tariffs. Economists polled ...
US Jobs Growth Explodes in Major Win For Trump
The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, well ahead of expectations, while the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2 percent.