The economy added 196,000 jobs in March, pacifying concerns about the pace of the job market sparked by uncharacteristically low job growth reported in February. President Donald Trump was optimistic about the news but blamed the Federal Reserve for slowing the economy, calling on the central bank to lower interest rates.
Job seekers and recruiters gather at TechFair in Los Angeles, Calif., on March 8, 2018. Monica Almeida/Reuters
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
