April jobs report lower than anticipated; economy gains 266k jobs
April jobs report lower than anticipated; economy gains 266k jobs The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that non-farm payrolls increased 266,000 in April, and the unemployment rate rose to 6.1 percent. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long analyzed the report in a new NAFCU Macro Data Flash report. “Job gains in April were well below expectations, and the downward revision to March may reset expectations for how quickly the recovery will proceed through the summer,” said Long. “Many will view the poor returns from last month as confirmation that enhanced un...