U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.

Unlike prior months, where job growth was concentrated in healthcare and a few other sectors, gains were more broad-based.

"The labor market continues to show sustained momentum going into the summer hiring season..."

The American job market has climbed out of a rut

The American job market has climbed out of a rut

Recent data pointed to a stable job market, even as total employment declined.

U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising…

U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war.

America's job growth is expected to slow in May after strong previous months. The labor market remains stable. Economists believe the Middle East conflict has not yet…

Economists project the U.S. added 80,000 jobs in May, with the unemployment rate at a low 4.3%.

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

The labor market is strengthening after months of lackluster jobs growth,

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.