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Report: Despite Surging Inflation, U.S. Added 428,000 Jobs Last Month

Employers in America added 428,000 jobs in April, which extends the streak of steady hiring that has stood up to the rigors of inflation, a chronic shortage of supplies, as well as the Russian conflict with Ukraine and more expensive borrowing costs, a report said.

The jobs report released on Friday by the Labor Department showed that last month’s hiring held jobless rates at 3.6%, barely above the lowest rate in a half-century.

The growth in hiring has been remarkably constant despite the most severe inflation in the last four decades. Employers have added 400,000 new jobs over the past 12 months.

However, the employment growth of April, as well as constant wage increases, will boost consumer spending and will likely ensure that the Federal Reserve is on track to increase borrowing rates dramatically to tackle the rising cost of living. The U.S. stock market slumped on Friday amid concerns that the growth in the employment market will keep inflation and wages up and lead to high borrowing costs for companies and individuals. The higher rates of loans could, in turn, reduce profits for corporations.

The most recent data on employment contained a few cautionary remarks about the current job market. The government has adjusted down its estimation of job growth for March and February, totaling 39,000.

The number of workers dropped by 363,000 last month. This was the first decrease since September. The departure of workers has decreased the percentage of Americans who are either employed or searching for work, from 62.4% to 62.2%.

According to the report, numerous industries have been affected due to labor shortages. The country is 1.2 million jobs short of its amount in early 2020—the days before the outbreak ravaged the economy.

At present, many business owners—particularly in the retail and hospitality industries—have to contend with the tight labor market.
This story originally appeared on the Associated Press News.

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Alphadigit133
February 15, 2024 11:36 pm

It’s impressive that the U.S. added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation and other challenges. This reflects stable hiring, with employers adding 400,000 jobs over the past year. However, concerns about inflation, wages, and borrowing costs led to a stock market slump. The report also highlighted prudent remarks, such as a decrease in the number of workers and labor shortages in various industries. Despite the positive job growth, challenges remain in the current job market. The positive job growth in April was driven by gains in leisure and hospitality, as well as in-person services, indicating a gradual recovery in those sectors. Additionally, the report revealed that average hourly earnings for all employees on private nonfarm payrolls increased by 21 cents to $30.17, reflecting the ongoing discussions about wage pressures and their potential impact on inflation.

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