Watch VideoAmerica's employers added a robust 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve's aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates.
The unemployment rate dipped to 3.4%, a new half-century low.
Friday's government report added to the picture...
US added a strong 517,000 jobs in January despite Fed hikes
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