Friday, May 3, 2019

US economy adds 263,000 jobs

The US economy added 263,000 jobs in April, beating expectations. Meanwhile the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since 1969.

The figures indicate the US economy remains on a strong track - although economists warn the strong numbers are unlikely to continue all year.

From Washington, Harry Horton reports.

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