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 The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January, starting off 2024 with a bang
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The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The unemployment rate remained at 3.7%. Most industries added jobs, with health care and social assistance posting the largest gains. December's job gains were revised higher by 117,000 positions. Economists had expected a net gain of 176,500 jobs. Some economists had predicted an upside surprise for January's job report.

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