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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Paul Wiseman

New data shows the job market was much weaker than thought in 2024 and so far this year

Economy Jobs Report - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the U.S. economy.

The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported from April 2024 through March.

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