US adds 177,000 jobs in April, beating estimates as unemployment rate remains 4.2%

In April 2025, the U.S. Added 177,000 jobs, exceeding the forecast of 133,000. The unemployment rate remained at 4.2%, suggesting continued stability in hiring despite global trade tensions.

In response to the job report, bond yields rose, with the 10-year note at 4.262% and the 2-year yield at 3.748%. This reflects traders’ anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates.