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U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected; unemployment at 4.2%
Hiring decreased just slightly in May even as consumers and companies braced against tariffs and a potentially slowing ...
Instant view: US payrolls growth slows in May, unemployment rate steady
U.S. job growth slowed in May, while the unemployment rate held steady, potentially giving the Federal Reserve a buffer to ...
Unemployment Rate Stays Steady at 4.2%
Although many Americans, particularly younger workers, are finding it more challenging to find jobs, the unemployment ...
May Jobs Report Reveals Further Labor Market Stability—139,000 Jobs Added Last Month
The government revised down prior March and April job growth estimates by 65,000 and 30,000, respectively, meaning job growth ...
Canada's unemployment rate in May at almost nine-year high outside of COVID years
Canada's unemployment rate in May jumped to its highest level in almost nine years outside of the pandemic era with 1.6 ...
Unemployment claims rise to highest level in 8 months, signaling slowdown in job market
While filings remain at historic lows, the uptick in unemployment claims from last week could point to a slowing labor market ...
20 states where unemployment claims are increasing the most
WalletHub analysis shows 20 states including Iowa and South Dakota improved year-over-year, while Alabama maintains stability ...
Hiring in U.S. Remained Steady in May
Employers added 139,000 jobs last month, continuing a steady run of hiring despite policy turmoil. The unemployment rate was ...
US stock futures mixed ahead of May jobs report
U.S. stock futures are mixed ahead of the key monthly jobs report. The May jobs report is due before the bell. Economists, on average, expect 130,000 new jobs created and a 4.2% unemployment rate. At ...