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U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April, while jobless rate holds steady

U.S. adds 115,000 jobs in April, but jobless rate steady

A column chart that shows monthly changes in U.S. nonfarm payroll employment from August 2025 to April 2026. Payrolls ranged from a low of minus 156,000 in February 2026 to a high of 185,000 in March 2026. The data alternates between gains and losses before ending with a 115,000 increase in April.

Change in U.S. nonfarm payroll employment

Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Chart: Courtenay Brown/Axios

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2024 will be an election year like no other, as President Biden seeks re-election amid economic uncertainty, two wars and questions about his age. His likely foe, former President Trump, faces felony charges and vows revenge on his political enemies. Meanwhile, Americans generally are dissatisfied with those choices and are divided over immigration, race, education and more.

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