U.S. payrolls increased 115,000 in April, more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%

FG Construction displays a We're Hiring! sign during the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held in the Amerant Bank Arena on April 30, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Job creation was better than expected in April, as the U.S. labor market continued to defy expectations for a slowdown this year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. …