The U.S. labor market continued to show at least modest strength in April, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The economy added 115,000 jobs during the month, well above economist expectations for 62,000, though down from 185,000 in March (revised from an originally reported 178,000).
The unemployment rate remained at 4.3%, in line with forecasts.
Bitcoin traded at $80,200 in the minutes after the release, roughly flat over the past 24 hours.
The report arrives at a delicate moment for markets and policymakers. Last week, the Federal Reserve left its benchmark fed funds rate range unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%, extending its holding pattern as officials weigh slowing economic growth against persistent inflation pressures.
The data also comes ahead of a new chairman taking the reins at the Fed, with Kevin Warsh expected to soon be confirmed by the Senate to replace Jerome Powell later this month.
Though off their highs, oil prices have remained elevated, with uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz keeping energy markets on edge. Higher crude prices risk feeding into headline inflation while also weighing on consumer spending and economic activity.
A stronger-than-expected jobs report could reinforce the view that the economy remains resilient despite tighter financial conditions, potentially complicating the Fed’s path toward eventual rate cuts. A weaker reading, meanwhile, may strengthen expectations for policy easing later this year.
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