May showed strong signs of growth with 172,000 jobs added to the economy. But economists say a growing long-term unemployment rate suggests a more complicated picture.
The American job market has climbed out of a rut
Recent data pointed to a stable job market, even as total employment declined.
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.
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.
Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.
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.
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…
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
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,
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.