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WATCH: Jobs report shows strong hiring in March, despite oil shock set off by Iran war

The U.S. recorded strong job gains in March, rebounding from dismal losses, even as the nation weathered a global oil shock set off by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, a jobs report on Friday showed. Grouped from 9 articles across 5 sources.

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ABC NewsApr 3, 2026, 4:45 PM

WATCH: Jobs report shows strong hiring in March, despite oil shock set off by Iran war

The U.S. recorded strong job gains in March, rebounding from dismal losses, even as the nation weathered a global oil shock set off by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, a jobs report on Friday showed.

ABC NewsApr 3, 2026, 12:50 PM

Jobs report shows strong hiring in March, despite oil shock set off by Iran war

The Iran war set off one of the worst global oil shocks in decades.

BBC NewsApr 3, 2026, 1:35 PM

US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war

Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

NBC NewsApr 3, 2026, 9:00 AM

U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, a resilient labor market just as Iran war escalated

U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past expectations and showing a resilient labor market just as the war with Iran began escalating alongside oil prices

Al JazeeraApr 2, 2026, 9:04 PM

Oil shock triggers global price spikes as Iran war drags on

Fuel shocks from the US-Israel war on Iran are rippling worldwide, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push prices higher.

Al JazeeraApr 3, 2026, 5:57 AM

How China’s ‘teapot’ refineries are cushioning it from Iran war oil crisis

Small independent refineries are helping China continue importing oil from Iran.

CNBCApr 2, 2026, 4:49 PM

Grocery shock on the horizon for approaching U.S. elections as Iran war drags on

"It just pisses them off more," said Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, said in an interview when asked about how voters will react if food gets more expensive.

Al JazeeraApr 2, 2026, 10:36 AM

Yemen’s Houthis coordinate with Iran, but retain independence, despite war

Houthi actions align with Iran’s strategy, but maintain autonomy to maximise regional influence and domestic objectives.

CNBCApr 2, 2026, 6:02 PM

Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels at risk

Oil prices are surging as the market prepares for a longer U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump's national address.

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