US April Employment Up by 115,000, Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.3%

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, non-farm employment in April increased by 115,000, significantly exceeding market expectations, while the unemployment rate remained at 4.3%.

Fri May 08 2026

Robust Growth in US Labor Market

According to the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics announcement on the 8th, April's employment statistics showed that non-farm payrolls increased by 115,000, significantly surpassing market expectations of 62,000. This is analyzed as an indicator of the robust trend in the US labor market. The unemployment rate remained unchanged from the previous month at 4.3%.

Strengthening Views on Fed Rate Hold

These employment figures reinforce market expectations that the US Federal Reserve (FRB) will maintain interest rates at current levels for the time being. The increase in non-farm payrolls for March was also revised upwards from 178,000 to 185,000, indicating a continued strong overall job market.

*Source: ニューズウィーク日本版 (2026-05-08)*

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