Employment Update: April Job Gains Moderate While Unemployment Holds Steady

Employment Update: April Job Gains Moderate While Unemployment Holds Steady

Employment Update: April Job Gains Moderate While Unemployment Holds SteadyTalent Traction
Published on: 02/05/2025

The U.S. economy added 177,000 jobs in April 2025, marking a continued, though slightly slower, expansion of the labor market. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2%, holding steady within the narrow range observed over the past year.

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Employment Update: Job Growth Accelerates in March Despite Slight Uptick in Unemployment

Employment Update: Job Growth Accelerates in March Despite Slight Uptick in Unemployment

Employment Update: Job Growth Accelerates in March Despite Slight Uptick in UnemploymentTalent Traction
Published on: 07/04/2025

The U.S. economy added 228,000 jobs in March 2025 vs. the forecast of 140,000, a stronger gain than in February and well above the average of the previous 12 months. However, the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2%.

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Employment Update: Unemployment Rate Holds Steady. February Trends and What They Mean for Hiring

Employment Update: Unemployment Rate Holds Steady. February Trends and What They Mean for Hiring

Employment Update: Unemployment Rate Holds Steady. February Trends and What They Mean for HiringTalent Traction
Published on: 10/03/2025

The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February 2025, a solid gain though slightly below expectations. Economists had forecasted a more modest increase, anticipating a slower pace of job growth due to seasonal adjustments and ongoing economic uncertainty. Despite the slower-than-expected growth, the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%, unchanged from the previous month.

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Employment Update: Unemployment Rate Drops. What January Trends Mean for Hiring

Employment Update: Unemployment Rate Drops. What January Trends Mean for Hiring

Employment Update: Unemployment Rate Drops. What January Trends Mean for HiringTalent Traction
Published on: 19/02/2025

The U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January 2025, marking a slower-than-expected pace of growth, with economists having forecasted 170,000 new jobs. Despite this, the unemployment rate edged down to 4.0% from 4.1%.

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