U.S. Jobs Increase by 178,000; Unemployment Falls

 

Washington reported that U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March, the Labor Department said Friday, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent; the gain followed a 133,000-job loss in February and was driven largely by healthcare and construction as strike-affected workers returned this month. The April 3 report showed the...

U.S. Employers Added 178,000 Jobs in March Rebound

 

Washington — The U.S. Labor Department reported Monday that employers added 178,000 nonfarm jobs in March, rebounding from a revised loss of 133,000 in February; the unemployment rate fell to 4.3% while the labor force declined by about 396,000. The March gains were concentrated in health care (about 76,400 jobs, including...

U.S. payrolls rise 178,000 amid mounting global risks

 

WASHINGTON — U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 178,000 in March and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, the Labor Department reported on April 3, after a healthcare workers' strike ended and seasonal factors shifted; the average workweek shortened and wage growth slowed. The report prompted economists to warn this week that...

U.S. Gasoline Prices Climb Toward Four-Dollar Per-Gallon Mark

 

United States: Retail gasoline prices rose this week, with GasBuddy and AAA reporting state and national averages nearing $4 per gallon as of late March 2026; multiple metro areas showed week-over-week and month-over-month increases documented by local outlets and national trackers. The increases led to higher costs per 15‑gallon tank and...

Census: Growth Slows, Major Metros Diverge Nationally

 

United States census estimates show national population growth slowed to 0.5% between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, with the Census Bureau reporting reduced international migration and mixed metro outcomes: some smaller and Sun Belt metros grew while Los Angeles, San Diego and Miami declined this year. Local jurisdictions this...

Fuel Prices Surge Nationwide Amid Strait Supply Concerns

 

United States: national gasoline and diesel prices climbed this week as GasBuddy and AAA reported sharp increases tied to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising crude costs, pushing national averages toward $3.90–$3.96 per gallon while local markets recorded double-digit cent weekly jumps. Immediate effects include higher pump costs for...

US Treasury Issues 30-Day Waiver For Iranian Oil

 

Washington: The US Treasury on March 21 issued a 30-day authorisation allowing sale and delivery of Iranian-origin crude and petroleum products already loaded on vessels as of March 20, permitting transfers under a Treasury general licence through April 19, 2026, according to official statements. The action aims to release roughly 140...

Georgia Suspends Gas Tax Amid Iran Conflict Surge

 

Atlanta — Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 1199 on Friday, suspending Georgia's state motor fuel excise tax for 60 days after the legislature added the amendment this week; the House approved the change Wednesday and the Senate cleared the amended bill Thursday, making the suspension effective immediately. The suspension reduces the...

Iran conflict pushes fertilizer and fuel costs higher

 

Bismarck, N.D. Farmers across the United States reported rising fertilizer and fuel costs this week nationwide as the war in Iran disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, producers and extension agents said. Several farmers reported fertilizer bills up as much as 40 percent and millions of acres rely on...

U.S. Gas Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

 

United States. Oil market disruptions tied to Middle East tensions pushed fuel costs higher this week across multiple states, according to AAA and GasBuddy data. Drivers in Florida, Michigan, Ohio and Wyoming saw weekly changes ranging from small drops to rises exceeding 80 cents per gallon, with the national average...