The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, the Labor Department said Friday, beating expectations. The unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 4.3% in May

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The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, the Labor Department said Friday, beating expectations. The unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 4.3% in May

Post author:Empeiros Capital
Post published:June 5, 2026
Post category:Uncategorized

The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in May, posting strong payroll gains for the third month in a row. Leisure and hospitality hiring jumped as healthcare remained strong.
2026-06-05 12:49:00
Harriet Torry

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