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U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected; unemployment at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls rose 139,000 for the month, above the Dow Jones estimate for 125,000 and a bit below the downwardly revised ...
Unemployment Rate Stays Steady at 4.2%
Although many Americans, particularly younger workers, are finding it more challenging to find jobs, the unemployment ...
Instant view: US payrolls growth slows in May, unemployment rate steady
U.S. job growth slowed in May, while the unemployment rate held steady, potentially giving the Federal Reserve a buffer to ...
Unemployment claims rise to highest level in 8 months, signaling slowdown in job market
While filings remain at historic lows, the uptick in unemployment claims from last week could point to a slowing labor market ...
May Jobs Report Reveals Further Labor Market Stability—139,000 Jobs Added Last Month
The government revised down prior March and April job growth estimates by 65,000 and 30,000, respectively, meaning job growth over the last three months was actually 81,00 ...
Canada’s unemployment rate in May at almost 9-year high outside pandemic years
Canada’s unemployment rate in May jumped to its highest level in almost nine years, excluding the peak of the COVID-19 ...
Canada's May unemployment rate at multi-year high
Canada's unemployment rate in May jumped to its highest level in almost nine years, excluding the peak of the COVID-19 ...
Live Updates: In Chaotic Economy, Hiring Likely Remained Steady in May
Economists surveyed by FactSet estimate that the economy added 125,000 jobs in May, below the 177,000 added in April. That’s ...