Investors think that, even though the unemployment numbers look bad, the US economy has hit bottom already and will get better from here
Issuing state and local aid before possible budget deficits can help avoid "a huge drag on the economy," an Economic Policy Institute director said.
The boost in the number of employed Americans largely tracks with the nation's sluggish population growth as Americans come of age and start working.
Asian and European equities and US futures rose after the US nixed plans to slap tariffs on Mexico and weak jobs data fueled hopes of rate cuts.