What to expect in the April jobs report
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of the upcoming jobs report and various economic stories including a water crisis and Disney's revenue changes.
The private sector added twice as many jobs in March as it did in April — it’s a promising sign in an otherwise perplexing labor market. Private sector gains could translate to an overall boost in the upcoming BLS jobs report. But even if the quantity of jobs goes up, there are still some negative indicators to keep an eye on. Also in this episode: Corpus Christi's water crisis collides with an energy sector boom and Disney sees revenue wins after raising streaming prices. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
People in this episode
Host: Marketplace
Topics covered
- jobs report
- labor market
- economic indicators
- water crisis
- energy sector
- streaming prices
Keywords
- jobs report
- labor market
- private sector
- economic indicators
- Corpus Christi
- Disney
- streaming prices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BLS, Disney
Places: Corpus Christi
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