Employers add 313K jobs in February

  • 6 years ago
U.S. employers went on a hiring binge in February, adding 313,000 jobs It was the most in any month since July 2016 and drew many people into the job market. The unemployment rate was unchanged at a low 4.1 percent. Investors celebrated sending the Dows Jones up more than 300 points. Hiring was solid across a wide range in February including higher-paying sectors such as construction.

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