US employers add 178K jobs in March in stronger-than-expected report
By Taylor Herzlich
Published on April 3, 2026.
The US added 178,000 jobs in March, a significant increase from the previous year's average of 59,000. This indicates a stabilising labor market. However, economists have warned that higher energy prices could negatively impact the economy. The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, down from 4.4% in February.
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