The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 172,000 jobs were added in May, beating economist expectations of 85,000 while unemployment held at 4.3%.

The number shows a resilient labor market, although wage growth lags inflation. It’s also looking more likely that the Fed will raise interest rates this year.

Employers added 172,000 jobs in May. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. The leisure and hospitality and health care sectors led the gains. The economy added 172,000 jobs in May, more than ...

The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics' jobs report for May shows an unexpected increase of 172,000 jobs, indicating an economy that has begun to pick up steam. The Federal Reserve will likely resist an ...

The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, exceeding expectations and highlighting women’s growing role in recent payroll gains. Since January 2025, employers have added more than 730,000 payroll ...

Good news for job seekers: The number of available positions in the United States increased for the second month in a row.

Employers in the United States added jobs at a steady pace in June, with 57,000 jobs added, below economists' estimates of 110,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%, which was also below the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market continues to show surprising strength — good news for President Donald Trump who has taken a beating in the polls over the surging gasoline prices that ...

US unemployment rate falls to 4.2% despite weaker-than-expected June job growth, as employers add 57,000 jobs, indicating a ...

Is the jobs market back? U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, beating expectations.

Hiring was led by leisure and hospitality, healthcare, social assistance and local government jobs. A report marks the ...