International Economic

US hiring stronger than expected with May payrolls up 172,000

By Iain Gilbert

Date: Friday 05 Jun 2026

(Sharecast News) - US non‑farm payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, remaining within the narrow 4.3% to 4.5% range seen since mid‑2025.
Short‑term unemployment fell back, with the number of people jobless for fewer than five...

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