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3 April 2026 19:35  |

US Labor Market Strengthens, March Nonfarm Payrolls Beats Estimates

US job growth recovered in March and the unemployment rate fell unexpectedly, indicating the labor market remained solid even as the Iran war raged. This data signals that labor demand has not weakened significantly despite rising geopolitical uncertainty.

Nonfarm payrolls (NFP) rose by 178,000, the largest increase since late 2024, after a sharper decline in February. This figure was well above the median estimate of 65,000 in a Bloomberg survey, adding to the argument that economic activity remains resilient.

The unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, reinforcing the picture of labor market stability. For the market, the combination of a stronger NFP and declining unemployment has the potential to keep interest rate expectations cautious, especially with energy inflation pressures becoming an additional variable to monitor. (gn)

Source: Newsmaker.id

 

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