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February Job Growth Disappoints, Fueling Economic Fears From Rising Costs, Tariff Confusion
The US labor market fell short of expectations in February, adding to growing economic uncertainty from trade disputes, a hiring slowdown, and ongoing federal job cuts.
The nation's economy added 151,000 jobs in February, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday, Mar. 7. That number was lower than the Dow Jones consensus forecast of 170,000, CNBC reported.
Job growth lagged behind the 12-month average of 168,000, signaling a labor market slowdown. Healthcare led with 52,000 new positions, followed by financial activities (+21,000), transpo…
Covid-19: Trump Backs Off NY/NJ/CT Quarantine After Legality Issues, But Asks For CDC Advisory
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President Donald Trump said a two-week quarantine for parts of the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey tristate area most affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will not be necessary.
Trump tweeted at 8:19 p.m. Saturday, March 28: "On the recommendation of the White House CoronaVirus Task Force, and upon consultation with the Governor’s of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, I have asked the CDC to issue a strong Travel Advisory, to be administer…