US job growth beats forecasts for a second month as unemployment holds at 4.3%
US job creation exceeded forecasts for the second month in a row, with 115,000 jobs added in April and the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%.
08 May 2026
US job creation exceeded forecasts for the second month in a row, with 115,000 jobs added in April and the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%.
The US labor force participation rate fell to a low not seen since 1977, raising concerns about long-term economic growth despite strong headline job numbers.
