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Although somewhat restrained by weather and related disruptions, U.S. employers continued to add workers during January. The uptick included hiring in sectors like hospitality, where employers had struggled to find enough employees. The positive trend gave more weight to forecasters who have said a recession is likely to be mild or nonexistent.

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