US Economy Adds Strong 311,000 Jobs, Wages Grow Less Than Expected

US JOB REPORT KEY POINTS: U.S. employers add 311,00 jobs in February, topping estimates calling for a gain of 205,000 payrolls. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rises to 3.6%, two-tenths of a percent above forecasts Average hourly earnings clock in at 0.2% month-over-month and 4.6% year-over-year, slightly below expectations With the NFP data in the rearview …

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