Latest News Payroll growth accelerated by 428,000 in April, more than expected as jobs picture stays strong Published 2 weeks ago on May 6, 2022 By Lyron Foster Nonfarm payrolls grew by 428,000 for the month, a bit above the Dow Jones estimate of 400,000. The unemployment rate was 3.6%. Related Topics: Up Next EU’s Russian oil ban hits the skids after right-wing leader Viktor Orbán compares sanctions to ‘atomic bomb’ Don't Miss Dow drops 400 points as stocks extend losses from Thursday’s sell-off Lyron Foster Lyron Foster is a Hawaii based African American Musician, Author, Actor, Blogger, Filmmaker, Philanthropist and Multinational Serial Tech Entrepreneur. Continue Reading You may like Comments