April Jobs Report: Solid Gains Support A Fed Holding Pattern
2026-05-09·via All Articles on Seeking Alpha
Summary
The April employment report showed a significantly stronger-than-expected 115,000 gain in payrolls.
With wages trending lower, the risk of an inflationary spiral remains low, providing the Fed with some breathing room.
Today’s job report is hardly a signal of a reaccelerating job market.
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By Seema Shah, Chief Global Strategist
The April employment report showed a significantly stronger-than-expected 115,000 gain in payrolls. This was bolstered by a positive revision to last month’s even stronger gain. Strong payrolls and a still-low unemployment