Tag: BLS employment situation
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June Jobs Report: Hiring Slows Sharply, But the Unemployment Rate Drop Isn’t What It Looks Like
Payrolls rose just 57,000 in June, half of what forecasters expected, while April and May were revised down a combined 74,000. The unemployment rate hit a one-year low — but for a reason that isn’t actually good news.
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May 2026 Jobs Infographic
The May 2026 jobs report delivered a major upside surprise: 172,000 jobs added against forecasts of 80,000–105,000.
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May 2026 Jobs Report: Economy Adds 172,000 Jobs
The May 2026 jobs report delivered a major upside surprise: 172,000 jobs added against forecasts of 80,000–105,000. Prior months were also revised up by a combined 93,000. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of who’s hiring, who’s losing ground, and what it means for interest rates.