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Why March jobs report far exceeded expectations

March was a good month for U.S. job growth, according to the latest report that blew away Wall Street expectations with 178,000 jobs added. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.

Published April 3, 2026, 11:50 PM
Updated April 4, 2026, 2:20 AM2.3K
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Why March jobs report far exceeded expectations

March was a good month for U.S. job growth, according to the latest report that blew away Wall Street expectations with 178,000 jobs added. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.

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