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US adds 115,000 jobs in April, exceeding forecasts amid economic concerns

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The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, exceeding expert expectations and keeping the unemployment rate steady at 4.3%. Job growth was primarily driven by the healthcare, transport and warehousing, and retail trade sectors. Despite concerns about underlying economic weakness and the impact of the Iran war on energy prices, the labor market data is expected to provide reassurance to Federal Reserve officials regarding interest rate policy. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    US adds 115,000 jobs in April, but experts warn of hidden weakness in economy

    US employment rose more than expected in April, while the unemployment rate remained steady, government data showed, with the world’s largest economy firming recent labour market gains but analysts warning of underlying weakness. “Total nonfarm payroll employment edged up by 115,…

  2. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press ·

    U.S. economy surprises with 115,000 new jobs created in April

    Hiring was better than the 65,000 forecasters had expected, though it decelerated from the 185,000 jobs created in March.

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