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U.S. Job Market Remains Strong Despite Slight Easing in Demand

April's jobs report anticipates continued growth with 232,500 jobs added, maintaining a historically low unemployment rate.

  • April's forecasted job additions mark a decrease from March but continue a 40-month streak of employment expansion.
  • Unemployment rate expected to hold steady at 3.8%, near historic lows.
  • Increased participation from immigrant workers and prime-age women boosts labor force.
  • Job openings dip to a three-year low, indicating a gradual cooling of the labor market.
  • Federal Reserve maintains current interest rates, signaling cautious optimism amid moderate economic growth.
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