Employers added <a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6344329551112" target="_blank" rel="noopener">175,000 jobs in April</a>, the Labor Department said in its monthly payroll report released Friday, missingthe 243,000 gain forecast by LSEG economists. The unemployment rate inched higher to 3.9%.

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The April jobs report released Friday provided a look at the labor market's health as the economy continues to confront high interest rates and inflation.{ai:summary}175k jobs added in April, below expectations. Unemployment rate up to 3.9%. Developing story. #economy

US economy adds 175K jobs in April, much weaker than expected

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