US economy undershoots expectations with 151,000 jobs created in February
The US economy created 151,000 jobs in February, falling short of expectations, as concerns deepen about the impact of President Donald Trump aggressive trade policy on growth. Friday’s figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics was below the 160,000 forecast by economists polled by Reuters but above January’s downwardly revised figure of 125,000.
Economy adds 151,000 jobs in February, a solid gain despite federal worker layoffs
The labor market picked up 151,000 jobs in February, a solid pace, despite a massive layoff among federal workers that began to show up in the data. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1 percent, extending low levels that have marked the past few years. Federal government payrolls lost 10,000 jobs in February.
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U.S. job growth picked up in February and the unemployment rate edged up to 4.1%, but growing uncertainty over trade policy and deep federal government spending cuts could erode the labor market's resilience in the months ahead.
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Employment growth rebounded in February as the US economy added 151,000 jobs, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday.
U.S. employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%
U.S. employers added a solid 151,000 jobs last month, but the outlook is cloudy as President Trump threatens a trade war, purges the federal workforce and promises to deport millions of immigrants. The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring was up from a revised 125,
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