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U.S. economy added 916,000 jobs in March, as vaccinations spur return to normal The U.S. economy added 916,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate fell to 6 percent, in the strongest indication yet that the labor market is finally working its way back to pre-pandemic norms as the number of vaccinations continues to rise. Continue Reading . . . https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/u-s-economy-added-916-000-jobs-march-vaccinations-spur-n1262869

The U.S. economy added 49,000 jobs in January, a weak showing after a virus surge. The American economy produced little relief last month as the winter pandemic surge continued to stymie a rebound in the labor market. The weak showing is certain to affect the debate in Washington over further federal intervention. U.S. Continue Reading . . . https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/02/05/business/stock-market-today/the-us-economy-added-49000-jobs-in-january-a-weak-showing-after-a-virus-surge