Employment Report: 172K Jobs Added in May, Higher Than Expected

Published on June 5, 2026

The latest employment report showed that 172,000 jobs were added in May, down slightly from April's 179,000 gain. This figure was more than double the projected addition of 85,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate remained at 4.3%, as expected.

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