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U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding expectations

The labor market rebounded in March as U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News to weigh in on the jobs report.

Published April 3, 2026, 8:55 PM

Updated April 3, 2026, 10:19 PM478

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U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding expectations

The labor market rebounded in March as U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News to weigh in on the jobs report.

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U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March, far exceeding expectations

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