172,000 jobs added in May, showing market resilience despite Iran war
PBS
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Hiring has bounced back this year from a miserable 2025, showing unexpected strength in the face of economic uncertainty and painfully high energy prices caused by the Iran war.
- U.S. added 172,000 nonfarm jobs in May, outpacing forecasts UPI —
- U.S. jobs data expected to show 85,000 roles added in May, no changed in unemployment rate The Globe and Mail —
- New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is caught between the Trump agenda and a hard place Washington Examiner —
- Fed and Warsh under increasing pressure to keep rates higher, thanks to labor market strength Washington Examiner —
- US adds 172,000 jobs in May, easing fears of labour market slowdown The Indian Express —