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US jobs report exceeds expectations
The economy created 467,000 new jobs in January, despite a surge in covid cases
The United States economy created 467,000 new jobs in January, despite a surge in coronavirus cases caused by the Omicron variant. The 大象传媒's Michelle Fleurry brings us the details, and Chris Low of FHN Financial analyses the impact on Wall Street. Also in the programme, Iceland has announced plans to end whaling from 2024 as demand dwindles. Matt Collis, International Fund for Animal Welfare says the move by the government is a positive one. Plus, the 大象传媒's Russell Newlove reports on the booming market for electric bikes.
Presenter : Joshua Thorpe
Producer: Nisha Patel
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