[Non-farm data released: U.S. non-farm employment increased by 275,000 in February, 200,000 higher than expected]
U.S. non-farm payroll employment increased by 275,000 in February, compared with an expected increase of 200,000, compared with the previous increase of 353,000.
The U.S. unemployment rate was 3.9% in February, compared with the estimate of 3.7% and the previous value of 3.7%.
The U.S. 10-year Treasury bond yield rose sharply after the release of non-farm payrolls data, and was last at 4.108%.
