US adds 143,000 jobs, unemployment falls; NZ faces labor market challenges.

The US labor market shows strength with 143,000 jobs added in January and falling unemployment, while New Zealand faces labor market challenges with employment declines and rising unemployment. The US Federal Reserve is taking a cautious approach, supported by strong labor data, while New Zealand's Reserve Bank is expected to cut rates further to aid recovery. The NZ construction sector shows early signs of improvement.

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