Hiring Beat Expectations in May, With 172,000 New Jobs
Unlike prior months, where job growth was concentrated in healthcare and a few other sectors, gains were more broad-based.
ADP Says Private-Sector Hiring Stayed Strong Last Month
The US labor market appears to have found its footing: The economy added 172,000 jobs in May, shattering expectations, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Friday.
The report beat expectations, in good news for Trump. Forecasters had expected payroll job growth to slow to 85,000 in the month.
The labor market has been growing at a stable but slower pace in 2026, but job gains in May were far stronger than expected.
Is the jobs market back? U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, beating expectations.
Strong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisions will shape market sentiment.
Eurozone Economy Shrank in First Quarter as Iran War Darkens Outlook Ahead
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
US job growth surged past expectations in May with the unemployment rate remaining steady, as the labor market in the world's largest economy showed signs of firming after months…
May Jobs Growth Puts U.S. on a Strong Hiring Streak
The US added 172,000 jobs in May 2026, doubling forecasts. Bitcoin fell below $62K as the strong report fueled expectations for Fed rate hikes later this