Although overall job growth in March was lower than expected, March also saw the third-largest jump in manufacturing jobs in over 15 years. Even more encouraging, this gain occurred in durable-goods manufacturing. This continues the trend of solid growth in manufacturing jobs that started in December. December saw the largest jump in such jobs in over 15 years, followed by February, which saw the second-largest jump.
https://www.bls.gov/web/empsit/ceshighlights.pdf
U.S. private employment growth eases but manufacturing shines: ADP
Employment Situation Summary
Let's just wait and see what the revised numbers are for March. So far, virtually every month has been revised upward over the last year.
Also, some experts suggest that after hiring 313,000 new employees in February, employers were catching their breath in March.
https://www.bls.gov/web/empsit/ceshighlights.pdf
U.S. private employment growth eases but manufacturing shines: ADP
Employment Situation Summary
Let's just wait and see what the revised numbers are for March. So far, virtually every month has been revised upward over the last year.
Also, some experts suggest that after hiring 313,000 new employees in February, employers were catching their breath in March.