The May 2026 jobs report doubled forecasts with 172,000 new positions, shifting Fed rate expectations and creating headwinds for crypto markets.

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.

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

Traders bet the Fed will have to raise rates by December