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U.S. Job Market Resilient Amid Trade War Concerns

5/9/2025

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Story summary

Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. decreased by 13,000, totaling 228,000 for the week ending May 3.
The labor market shows resilience with an unemployment rate of 4.2% and 177,000 jobs added in April.
Ongoing trade wars and federal workforce reductions raise concerns about potential job cuts.

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Story summary

Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. decreased by 13,000, totaling 228,000 for the week ending May 3.
The labor market shows resilience with an unemployment rate of 4.2% and 177,000 jobs added in April.
Ongoing trade wars and federal workforce reductions raise concerns about potential job cuts.