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#703: First Friday: Jobs Are Up. So Why Does the Economy Feel Worse?

Friday, April 3, 2026Paula PantView original

This month’s jobs report looks strong on the surface, with 178,000 jobs added and unemployment ticking down—but a closer look tells a more complicated story. When I compare it against other data like job openings and layoffs, it still points to a slower, low-hiring environment, raising the question: is this [...]