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Is the job market still strong?

One sign that the job market remains strong is that the number of individuals collecting unemployment is still very low. "We're seeing a gradual and orderly slowing" in workers quitting and firms with job openings, said Joe Brusuelas, principal and chief economist for RSM US LLP.

How did the jobs report affect the stock market in April?

Total employment rose by 175,000 in April. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% from 3.8% in March. That came in below estimates of 240,000 jobs for April. The softness in the jobs report was greeted with some positive reactions. Stock futures jumped after the news.

What happens when the market-moving jobs report is released?

When the market-moving jobs report is released, that initial estimate is often based on incomplete data and thus will be revised twice further in the two jobs reports that follow as the BLS receives more information.

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