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U.S. payrolls rise by 172,000 in May; unemployment 4.3%

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 in May and the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.
WHO: U.S. nonfarm payrolls
WHAT: Nonfarm payrolls rose by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate was 4.3%.
WHEN: Jun 5, 2026 at 8:59 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Payroll and unemployment figures for May were reported as rising and holding at 4.3%.

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