Markets with Megan: A Two-Minute Financial Markets Update

Understanding the Employment Surge in the March Jobs Report | Episode 118 | 04-05-2024


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If unraveling the complexities of the labor market and its implications on your investments is on your to-do list today, then you're in for a treat!  Megan describes an unexpected boom in job creation that's left even the optimistic forecasts in the dust.

In this episode, Megan reveals a surprising March 2024 Jobs Report. The US economy created a staggering 303,000 jobs--the most since May 2022--surpassing expectations. Megan analyzes the key sectors driving this growth, including government jobs, private education, healthcare, leisure and hospitality, construction, and trade and transportation.

Despite the strong job growth, the unemployment rate dipped slightly to 3.8%, marking the first drop in four months. We also witnessed a significant increase in the labor force, the largest in four months. However, temporary help declined, and part-time workers surged while full-time workers decreased.

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