Talmon Joseph Smith
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Strong Job Gains in March Keep a Flame Under the Recovery
The U.S. economy added 431,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent. Wages showed sharp gains, but that has been blunted by inflation.
Industries hit hard by the pandemic continued their rebound.
Leisure and hospitality jobs are still far below their pre-Covid levels, but represent a big share of employment gains.
The U.S. economy added 431,000 jobs in March.
The unemployment rate fell to 3.6 percent.
Low Unemployment in Nebraska: Workers Thrive, Businesses Cope
The jobless rate in February, 2.1 percent, was close to the lowest ever. Employers are adjusting to the power of workers.
Workers Are Still in High Demand, Department of Labor Reports
The job market remained very strong last month, suggesting that workers remain in high demand and are still quitting more often, a Labor Department report...