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Jobs Added, Stocks Up but Economy's Just Keeping Pace

The US economy created 165,000 jobs last month — more than expected — and growth was stronger in February and March than previously had been reported. The stock markets jumped at the news, as we hear from Binyamin Appelbaum, who reports on economics for the New York Times .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The US economy created 165,000 jobs last month — more than expected — and growth was stronger in February and March than previously had been reported. The stock markets jumped at the news, as we hear from Binyamin Appelbaum, who reports on economics for the New York Times.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Binyamin Appelbaum

    New York Times

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