The economy added 177,000 <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 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

Investors had expected roughly 133,000 new jobs and for the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.2%.

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The economy added 177,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate was 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. Investors had expected roughly 133,000 new jobs and for the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.2%. This story is breaking and will be updated.{ai:summary}<p>The economy gained 177,000 jobs in April, with the unemployment rate remaining at 4.2%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This exceeded investor expectations of 133,000 new jobs while anticipating the unemployment rate to stay steady.</p><p>Further updates are expected as the story develops. #economy</p>

Economy added 177,000 jobs in April: The key facts and figures - Washington Examiner

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