Event Brief
U.S. adds 172,000 jobs in May as unemployment holds
Filed: Jun 05, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May for a third straight month, while unemployment stayed at 4.3%.
WHO: U.S. employers
WHAT: Added 172,000 jobs in May; unemployment rate held at 4.3%
WHEN: Jun 05, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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