Jobs rise in February boost despite harsh winter weather
February payrolls rose by 175,000 as hiring remained steady despite brutal winter storms. The unemployment rate edged up to 6.7 percent as more people sought work, while government added 13,000 jobs and professional services led gains with 79,000 positions.
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Heavier sanctions risk backfiring on US and Europe
Russia warns sanctions could boomerang on the United States and Europe as Moscow contemplates retaliation such as seizing foreign assets or cutting gas exports. Lavrov told Kerry to avoid hasty steps, while Obama imposed visa restrictions and broader penalties. EU leaders show divisions over drastic measures, wary of harming their own economies amid a Ukraine crisis.
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Bitcoin creator mystery fades in global debate
Global bitcoin community treats Newsweek claim on Satoshi Nakamoto with skeptic calm. Developers from Finland to Texas say the currency’s future relies on code and evolution, not identity, noting proof could be embedded in transactions or encrypted messages.
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