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US adds 178,000 jobs in March, rebounding from February losses

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressApril 3, 2026 at 04:23 PM
US adds 178,000 jobs in March, rebounding from February losses
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In March, the US job market rebounded with a stronger-than-expected gain of 178,000 jobs, according to the Labor Department. This follows a loss of 133,000 jobs in February. The unemployment rate decreased to 4.3% from 4.4% the previous month, partially due to a decrease in the labor force. The healthcare sector saw significant growth, adding 76,400 jobs, influenced by the return of Kaiser Permanente employees after a strike. Manufacturing added 15,000 jobs, although the sector has experienced overall losses in recent months.

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Healthcare companies added 76,400 jobs last month.

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The job gains were about three times what economists had forecast.

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Hiring marked a rebound from the loss of 133,000 jobs in February.

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The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3 per cent.

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American employers added 178,000 new jobs last month.

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Kaiser Permanente 60% Labor Department 70% United States 90%

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