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Jobs Surge as AI Reshapes Work | Monroe Louisiana News
The job market just delivered a major surprise—162,000 new jobs added last month, way above the expected 65,000, with unemployment holding steady at 4.1%. Revisions to prior months also boosted totals, signaling a strong hiring rebound. But while employers are ramping up, workers are feeling the squeeze: wage growth slowed to its weakest since 2021, and inflation—especially gas prices—is still biting. Sectors like construction, manufacturing, and restaurants are booming, while tech is quietly shedding roles, hinting at AI’s growing role in replacing human labor. The President called the…
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