US Jobs Surge in March Despite Iran War
US employers added 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding expectations and pushing unemployment down to 4.3%, despite energy shock and uncertainty from the US-Israel war in Iran.
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US employers added 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding expectations and pushing unemployment down to 4.3%, despite energy shock and uncertainty from the US-Israel war in Iran.
U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 178,000 in March, significantly exceeding expectations of 59,000 new jobs. The unemployment rate improved to 4.3% from the previously expected 4.4%.
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Brent crude surged past $109 a barrel and global stock markets fell after US President Trump reiterated threats to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Ages' over the coming weeks, failing to provide concrete details on ending the conflict.
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The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 for March, an anemic rate by previous standards but enough to keep unemployment at 4.4%. With workforce changes, ever-smaller payroll growth is needed to maintain steady jobless rates.
Amazon has instituted a new 3.5% fuel surcharge for sellers using its distribution network amid rising transportation costs caused by the war in Iran, which has significantly impacted global oil markets and gas prices.
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The e-commerce giant called the surcharge 'temporary' but couldn't give a date for when the policy would be retired.
The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 for March, an anemic rate by recent standards but enough to keep unemployment at 4.4%. With workforce changes, ever-smaller payroll growth is needed to maintain steady jobless rates.