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Headline Roundup March 10th, 2017

Jobs Up in February

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The first month of Trump's presidency saw job growth.

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U.S. Added 235,000 Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate 4.7%
U.S. Added 235,000 Jobs in February; Unemployment Rate 4.7%

Wall Street Journal (News)

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The pace of job creation remained robust in February as low unemployment drove up wages, evidence of continued health in the U.S. labor market that likely clears the way for the Federal Reserve to raise short-term interest rates next week.

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Steady U.S. Job Growth Sets Stage for Fed to Raise Interest Rates
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Employers added 235,000 workers to their payrolls in February, the government reported on Friday, a hefty gain that clears the path for the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark interest rate when it meets next week.

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Jobs surge, wages rise in Trump’s first month
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The first monthly jobs report under President Trump Friday showed a strong economic performance, with employers adding 235,000 jobs in February and the unemployment rate falling slightly to 4.7 percent.

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