🏛️ Politics May 8, 2026 · Newswire Editor

April Jobs Report Shows Uneven Labor Market Growth As Inflation Outpaces Wages

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Today’s jobs report shows the labor market added 115,000 jobs in April, while the number of jobs added across February and March was revised down by 16,000. Since the start of 2026, job gains have averaged just 76,000 per month. The unemployment rate held at 4.3%, near its highest level in four years. Though topline job growth figures may appear steady, this report revealed average wages grew by just 0.2% last month, which next week’s inflation print will almost certainly confirm are behind risi

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