Money Economy adds 431,000 jobs in March as COVID fades but inflation soars; unemployment rate falls to 3.6% April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY Comments Off on Economy adds 431,000 jobs in March as COVID fades but inflation soars; unemployment rate falls to 3.6% Employers added 431,000 jobs in March as COVID-19 eased, inflation spiked and market volatility continued. The unemployment rate fell to 3.6%.