Employment Report: 139K Jobs Added in May, More Than Expected

Published on June 6, 2025

The latest employment report showed that 139,000 jobs were added in May, down from 147,000 in April but higher than the expected 126,000 addition. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate remained at 4.2%, as expected.

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