Breaking The US economy added 177,000 jobs in April, while the unemployment rate held steady NYSE American • USD DIREXION DAILY REAL ESTATE BEAR (^DRV-IV) Follow 25.95 -0.12 (-0.46%) At close: May 1 at 4:59:45 PM EDT Related News April jobs report shows US labor market remained resilient in wake of 'Liberation Day' tariff announcement The April jobs report comes as investors search for clues surrounding how President Trump's tariff policies could be impacting economic activity. Manufacturing activity hits 5-month low as Trump tariffs leave businesses in 'state of near paralysis' Manufacturing activity declined in April as President Trump's tariffs clouded the outlook for businesses. Nasdaq surges, leading gains as Big Tech earnings lift markets The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) leads the charge, initially rising by 2%, as the US equity indexes (^DJI, ^GSPC) open Thursday's trading session higher. 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