VS creëert 115.000 banen in april ondanks oliecrisis

The U.S. economy added 115,000 jobs in April, exceeding forecasts of 65,000 new positions, though hiring slowed from March's 185,000 jobs. The unemployment rate remained stable at 4.3% despite significant global oil supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, which pushed gasoline prices above $4.50 per gallon. The resilient job market reflects structural changes including baby boomer retirements and immigration restrictions that have reduced labor competition and lowered the threshold needed to maintain employment levels.