U.S. private sector adds fewer jobs

The U.S. private sector job growth slowed in March. The sector added only 158,000 jobs, compared to the 205,000 economists had predicted, reports ft.com. This may be a sign that labour market growth has eased. Read more. Also read: Gains in housing, manufacturing propel U.S. economy U.S. cities experience real estate boom U.S. monthly unemployment […]

April 4, 2013 | Last updated on April 4, 2013
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The U.S. private sector job growth slowed in March.

The sector added only 158,000 jobs, compared to the 205,000 economists had predicted, reports ft.com.

This may be a sign that labour market growth has eased.

Read more.

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