Jobs Surge, Unemployment Stable Amid War, Inflation
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- May 9, 2026
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- May 10, 2026
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U.S. Jobs Surge, Unemployment Steady: Healthcare and Retail Lead Gains The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, exceeding expert predictions, despite the economic impact of the war with Iran. Unemployment remained stable at 4.3%. Healthcare and retail sectors saw significant job growth, with 37,000 and 22,000 new positions respectively. Mortgage rate…
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U.S. Jobs Surge, Unemployment Steady: Healthcare and Retail Lead Gains The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, exceeding expert predictions, despite the economic impact of the war with Iran. Unemployment remained stable at 4.3%. Healthcare and retail sectors saw significant job growth, with 37,000 and 22,000 new positions respectively. Mortgage rates slightly increased, reaching 6.37% for a 30-year fixed loan, due to inflation concerns. Jobless claims rose by 10,000 to 200,000, but this is
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