U.S. job growth almost stalled in February, with the economy creating only 20,00...
- U.S. job growth almost stalled in February, with the economy creating only 20,000 jobs amid a contraction in payrolls in construction and several other sectors, which could raise concerns about a sharp slowdown in economic activity.
* Average hourly earnings rise 3.4 pct year-over-year vs 3.3 pct estimate and downwardly revised 3.1 pct prior
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