U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, marking an unexpected setback for the economy
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De Amerikaanse economie verloor in februari 92.000 banen.
The U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February.
Dit resultaat was een sterke en onverwachte tegenslag.
This result was a sharp and unexpected setback.
Economisten hadden een banengroei van 60.000 voorspeld.
Economists had predicted a payroll gain of 60,000.
De vooruitzichten op de arbeidsmarkt lijken nu onzekerder.
The job market outlook now looks more uncertain.
Ambtenaren en analisten zeggen dat het verhaal zich nog ontwikkelt.
Officials and analysts say the story is developing.
Vocabulary (Dutch)
- lost
- verloor
- setback
- tegenslag
- economists
- economisten
- payroll gain
- banengroei
- developing story
- verhaal zich nog ontwikkelt
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