U.S. Adds 263,000 Jobs in April, Jobless Rate Falls to 3.6%

In April, the economy exceeded expectations with a 3.6% unemployment rate, the lowest since 1969. Average hourly earnings increased by $0.06 to $27.77, marking a 3.2% year-over-year rise. The labor participation rate fell to 62.8%. Significant job gains were seen in professional services, construction, and healthcare. February's job gains were revised up, while March's were revised down. Census hiring did not affect April's numbers but is expected to increase later. The unemployment rate for adult women hit a record low of 3.1%, the lowest since 1953, with a total of 263,000 jobs added in April.

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