Event Brief
US adds 115,000 jobs in April; unemployment steady
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: US nonfarm payrolls rose by 115,000 in April while unemployment stayed at 4.3%.
WHO: US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS)
WHAT: April jobs report showing 115,000 nonfarm payroll increase and 4.3% unemployment
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 10:12 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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