U.S. economy adds 115,000 jobs in April

• U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, surpassing the 65,000 estimate.
• Unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%.
• Average hourly earnings rose 0.2% M-o-M (below estimate) and 3.6% Y-o-Y (slight acceleration, but slower than average estimate).
• Prior month's job additions were revised upwards.

The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, significantly exceeding the 65,000 estimate, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%. Average hourly earnings showed mixed results, rising 0.2% month-over-month (less than estimated) and 3.6% year-over-year (a slight acceleration). Prior month's job figures were also revised upwards, leading to a positive reaction in U.S. futures.