By Sky News US Team
A slow US economy added a lower-than-expected 126,000 jobs in March, though the unemployment rate held steady, as predicted, at 5.5%.
Friday's jobs reports broke a run of 12 consecutive months in which the economy added more than 200,000 jobs.
It was the smallest jobs gain since December 2013, said the Labor Department.
Job gains in February and January this year were also revised down by 69,000.
US manufacturing and construction activity is anaemic, while hiring at restaurants is down as the country emerges from a harsh winter.
Average hourly wages rose a modest 7 cents to $24.86 (£16.68) an hour.
The disappointing report could hold back the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates in the middle of this year.
Cheaper oil has hurt manufacturers as energy firms rein in orders for equipment, and has yet to show an impact on consumer spending.
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