U.S. employers added 160,000 jobs in April — fewer than expected — the Labor Department reported Friday. Economists had forecast a gain of 200,000 jobs. Analysts interpreted the number, the lowest in seven months, as an indication that slow first-quarter economic growth had sapped momentum from the nation's hiring binge.
U.s. Adds 160,000 Jobs In April, Unemployment Holds At 5 Percent
OnlineEditor@theweek.com (Jeva Lange), The Week
Fri, 05/06/2016 - 5:32am
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