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U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May as Unemployment Holds at 4.3%
The U.S. labor market cooled but held steady in May 2026: 172,000 nonfarm jobs added, unemployment unchanged at 4.3%, with wages up 0.3% on the month and 3.4% over the year.
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The U.S. labor market cooled but held steady in May 2026: 172,000 nonfarm jobs added, unemployment unchanged at 4.3%, with wages up 0.3% on the month and 3.4% over the year.