US Job Growth Beats Expectations in April with 115,000 Positions Added

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The U.S. Department of Labor confirmed that the economy added 115,000 nonfarm payrolls in April, exceeding forecasts despite the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%. However, real household disposable income remains flat, exerting downward pressure on consumer spending. These developments come as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's term is scheduled to end next Friday, May 15, adding a layer of leadership uncertainty. Despite geopolitical risks involving energy zones, the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 indices moved higher ahead of Friday's market close. Investors remain focused on how the FED will balance hiring resilience against weakening purchasing power, keeping the EUR/USD pair in a state of high volatility.