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 of turbulence.

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 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.

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.

Is the jobs market back? U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, beating expectations.

Leisure and hospitality led hiring, while financial activities shed jobs for the 12th consecutive month

With Wall Street expecting a strong - not great - number, and a modest decline from April's 115K, instead the the BLS reported a shocker: in May the US added 172K jobs.

The labor market has been growing at a stable but slower pace in 2026, but job gains in May were far stronger than expected.

US unemployment holds steady at 4.3% with job growth exceeding expectations. Rate cut in 2026 at 6.5% YES.

US nonfarm payrolls rose 172,000 in May, more than double the 85,000 forecast, as unemployment held at 4.3%, giving the Fed room to stay patient on rates.

Unemployment remained steady, with the labour market in the world’s largest economy sustaining recent gains.

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…

Jobs report today: Job gains last month were broad-based. Local governments added 55,000 workers, restaurants and bars 48,000, healthcare companies 35,000.

US employers added 172,000 jobs in May while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 per cent, indicating continued resilience in the world's largest economy despite signs of…

June 5, 2026_ The US labor market showed resilience in May, with nonfarm payrolls adding 172,000, significantly exceeding economists' forecasts....

US jobs report exceeds expectations with 172,000 added. No Fed rate cuts in 2026 at 81.6% YES.

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

The US added 172,000 jobs in May, nearly doubling forecasts. Here's what the strong labor market means for Fed rate cuts and crypto investors.

The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, doubling expectations. Bitcoin dipped to $62K as strong labor data dims hopes for Fed rate cuts.

The US added 172,000 jobs in May, double expectations, but long-term unemployment rose and Bitcoin fell toward $62,000 as rate cut hopes faded.