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'Holy Schnyckies +313K' — Economists React To February Jobs Report On Twitter

Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 313,000 new jobs in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, marking the country's 89th straight month of employment gains. The unemployment rate remained at 4.1% for the fifth consecutive month.

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Construction employment continues to be a bright spot, increasing by 61,000 jobs in February. The construction industry has added 185,000 jobs in the past four months.

Here are some of the reactions from economists and others on Twitter.