Business · 4 April 2026
US economy added 178,000 jobs in March
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The American labour market bounced back after job losses the previous month, with healthcare and hospitality sectors leading the gains. Unemployment dipped slightly to 4.3%, though that was partly because fewer people were actively searching for work rather than a jump in hiring. The figures landed on the same day the White House released a record $1.5 trillion defence spending request.
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