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 @ISIDEWITHNewseconomyDaily Discussion2024 Presidentialthe EconomyInflationFederal ReserveUnemploymentinterest rates•••2wks ago

U.S. Job Growth Plummets In April

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in April while the unemployment rate rose, reversing a trend of robust job growth that had kept the Federal Reserve cautious as it looks for signals on when it can start cutting interest rates.

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 175,000 on the month, below the 240,000 estimate from the Dow Jones consensus. The unemployment rate ticked higher to 3.9% against expectations it would hold steady at 3.8%.

Average hourly earnings rose 0.2% from the previous month and 3.9% from a year ago, both below consensus estimates and an encouraging sign for inflation.

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 @TacosCharlieRepublicanfrom Illinois commented…2wks2W

And these numbers, as always, are inflated by government jobs added. These numbers are actually far worse than this.

 @YouthfulP4rtyDemocratfrom Maryland commented…2wks2W

Its looking pretty strong so far.

Net job growth strong enough to keep labor markets tight, low layoffs, wage growth that remains elevated vs. pre-covid. More than enough to keep the income-driven expansion going.

 @ScornfulWaspDemocrat from New York commented…2wks2W

27th consecutive month of under 4% unemployment, but weakening this month.

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If average hourly earnings were to decrease, impacting your family's income, how would that change your personal spending or savings habits?

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How do you think a decrease in job growth affects recent graduates compared to experienced workers, and whose situation concerns you more?

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Consider a scenario where job growth plummets but your dream job's sector is booming; would you pursue your passion or seek stability in a more secure sector?

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If you were about to enter the workforce and heard about a significant drop in job growth, how would it affect your career choices or education plans?

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How would you feel if a family member lost their job during a time of unexpected job growth decreases, and what steps would you think are necessary to support them?

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