Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 428,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.6 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported

In mid-April, the bidding process for a new $6 billion pot of nuclear bailout money opened up.

U.S. Rig Count is up 7 from last week to 705 , Canada Rig Count is down 4 from last week to 91.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed for the USA and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan signed for Armenia, during Mirzoyan’s visit to Washington.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $2.3 billion for three efforts to advance diverse carbon management approaches that reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution, address the impacts of climate change, and create good-paying jobs while prioritizing community engagement and environmental justice.

In support of these goals, the Committee decided to raise the target range for the federal funds rate to 3/4 to 1 percent and anticipates that ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate.

U.S. commercial crude oil inventories increased by 1.3 million barrels to 415.7 million barrels.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make more batteries and components in America, bolster domestic supply chains, create good-paying jobs, and help lower costs for families.

U.S. Rig Count is up 3 from last week to 698 , Canada Rig Count is down 6 from last week to 95.

The plant, using Westinghouse AP1000 reactors, would be Poland’s first NPP.