U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2% in April 2025
Michael Phang2025-05-02T13:07:15-05:00May 2, 2025 According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 177,000 in April, while the unemployment rate remained relatively stable at 4.2%. Employment saw notable increases in health care, financial activities, transportation and warehousing, and social assistance, whereas federal government employment experienced a decline. These findings are based