April payrolls beat expectations with 65,000 jobs, but hiring remains weak
Employers were expected to add 65,000 jobs in April, down from March's 178,000 gain.
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Weekly claims sink as the labor market stays trapped
Weekly jobless claims fell to 189,000 in the April 25 week, the lowest reading since 1969.
Labor-force participation hits 1977 low amid aging population
U.S. labor-force participation fell to 61.9% in March, its weakest level since 1977, as an aging population and immigration crackdown limit worker supply.
March jobs report delivers 178,000 jobs, with unemployment at 4.3%
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%, easing worries after February’s stumble.
U.S. unemployment rate falls to 4.3% in March jobs rebound
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, led by health care, and the unemployment rate slipped to 4.3%.