US April Jobs Report: Conflicting Growth Figures Stir Labor Market Debate

May 2, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Divergent accounts have emerged from the latest US jobs report. One analysis touted an unexpected 177,000 job jump while Reuters reported only marginal growth with a steady 4.2% unemployment rate. These conflicting figures are fueling debate among economists about the true state of the labor market.

bloomberg.com/technology / US Treasuries Slide as Solid Jobs Market Gives Fed Room on Rates - Bloomberg.com

zerohedge.com / April Jobs Unexpectedly Jump By 177,000, Higher Than All Estimates

reuters.com/business / US job growth slows marginally in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.2% - Reuters

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US Jobless Claims Data Shows Unexpected Surge and Economic Uncertainty

May 1, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Recent reports detail a sharp uptick in U.S. weekly jobless claims, with figures exceeding expectations. One version even points to “DOGE actions” as a dramatic catalyst for massive layoffs, adding an ironic twist to the economic narrative. The numbers underscore mounting labor market challenges that are hard to ignore amid broader economic concerns.

theregister.com / Dems look to close the barn door after top DOGE dog has bolted

reuters.com/business / US weekly jobless claims increase more than expected - Reuters

zerohedge.com / Jobless Claims Jumped Last Week As 'DOGE Actions' Spark Biggest YTD Layoffs Since 2020

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