📅 Monthly Update – April 2025
In April 2025, the U.S. economy added 177,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, surpassing economists' expectations of 138,000. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2%.
📈 Sector Highlights
- Healthcare: +51,000 jobs (notably in hospitals and ambulatory services)
- Transportation and Warehousing: +29,000 jobs (strong gains in warehousing)
- Financial Activities: +14,000 jobs
- Social Assistance: +8,000 jobs
- Federal Government: –9,000 jobs (continuing a downward trend since January)
💼 Broader Economic Context
Although job growth was solid, other indicators raise caution:
- Q1 GDP contracted by 0.3%, marking the first decline since 2022
- Federal layoffs reached 275,000 cuts across agencies, affecting overall sentiment
- Rising inflation and global trade tensions add further complexity
🧠Final Thoughts
April’s jobs report highlights the resilience of the U.S. labor market. However, persistent economic uncertainty—including a shrinking GDP and federal downsizing—could shift the employment landscape in the months ahead.
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By Linda Ramìrez - MicuPost
Note: Data accurate as of April 30, 2025.
