The May 2026 BLS jobs report added 172,000 positions, roughly double the consensus forecast. Here's what the strong labor data means for crypto investors.

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.

Traders bet the Fed will have to raise rates by December

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.