Business|April 3, 2026|1 min read

U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%

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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U.S. payrolls rose by 178,000 in March, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.

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