Press Release
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May 5, 2025
April Jobs Report Show Labor Market Resilience, But Rising Layoffs and Falling Consumer Confidence Signal Caution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Friday that employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, with gains concentrated in health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.