币界网报道:U.S. employers added 160,000 jobs in April, marking the smallest gain in seven months and falling short of economists' expectations. The unemployment rate held steady at 5%, while wage growth showed modest improvement with average hourly earnings rising 0.3% month-over-month. The slowdown in hiring suggests potential caution among businesses amid global economic uncertainties, though the labor market continues its gradual recovery from pandemic disruptions. Key sectors like healthcare and professional services led job creation, while retail employment declined. Federal Reserve officials are closely monitoring labor data as they weigh future interest rate decisions.