Unemployment Drops To 3.6%, Payrolls Up 263,000, Showing Economy Remains Strong

Unemployment Drops To 3.6%, Payrolls Up 263,000, Showing Economy Remains Strong U.S. employers added a better-than-expected 263,000 jobs in April, as the nearly decade-old economic expansion shows no signs of slowing. And the unemployment rate dropped to 3.6% — the lowest in nearly 50 years. A monthly snapshot from the Labor Department showed solid hiring in services, construction, and health care. Read More You received this message because you're subscribed to our Breaking News Alerts emails. |  Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy | NPR 1111 N. CAPITOL ST. NE WASHINGTON DC 20002