The economy added 175,000 <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/jobs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">jobs</a> in April and the <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/unemployment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">unemployment</a> rate was 3.9%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

Investors had expected roughly 300,000 new jobs and for the unemployment rate to hold steady at 3.8%.

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The economy added 175,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate was 3.9%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Investors had expected roughly 300,000 new jobs and for the unemployment rate to hold steady at 3.8%. This story is breaking and will be updated.{ai:summary}<p>Economy fell short with 175k jobs added in April, unemployment at 3.9%. Expectations unrealized, investors disheartened. #economy</p>

Economy added 175,000 jobs in April: The key facts and figures - Washington Examiner

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