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U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May
Filed: Jun 06, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. jobs report shows employers added 172,000 jobs in May, continuing three months of gains.
WHO: Diane Swonk, KPMG
WHAT: Employers added 172,000 jobs in May, with the labor market showing continued job gains.
WHEN: Jun 05, 2026 at 6:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The latest U.S. jobs report showed job gains despite concerns about the Iran war and rising prices.
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