The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, significantly exceeding economists’ forecasts of 105,000 new positions, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data reported by CNN.
The report showed the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%, while monthly job gains stayed above 10 0,000 for a third consecutive month.
According to the report, this marks the strongest stretch of hiring growth since early 2024 and suggests the labor market is regaining stability after a prolonged period of weaker expansion.
The stronger-than-expected figures indicate that the broader U.S. economy has remained resilient despite recent economic and geopolitical pressures.
However, economists cited by CNN cautioned that a prolonged conflict overseas could increase energy costs, weigh on consumer spending, raise business expenses and eventually contribute to higher inflation.
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