International Economic

US job growth tops expectations as non-farm payrolls rise 115,000

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Friday 08 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - US job growth heated up in April, with non‑farm payrolls rising by 115,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, coming in well and truly above expectations for a much softer increase of 63,000.
Across major demographic groups, unemployment rates showed minimal movement, while broader labour‑market participation was...

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