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U.S. Economy Added 353,000 Jobs In January, Beating Expectations; Entertainment Industry Continues To Recover After Strikes


The U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January, above expectations and further indication that the market remains robust despite fears of a recession. Unemployment remained unchanged at 3.7%. The b…

Labor Department building in Washington, D.C.Getty Images The U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs in January, above expectations and further indication that the market remains robust despite fears of a recession. The biggest gains were in professional and business services, health care, retail trade, and social assistance, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment in motion picture and sound recording rose to 444,800, up 11,700 from the previous month.

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