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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 ...
Hiring in U.S. Remained Steady in May
Employers added 139,000 jobs last month, continuing a steady run of hiring despite policy turmoil. The unemployment rate was ...
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 ...
May Jobs Report Reveals Further Labor Market Stability As Unemployment Sticks At 4.2%
Friday’s jobs report came two days after a secondary labor market measure, ADP’s private employment update, flashed a ...
US stock futures mixed ahead of May jobs report
U.S. stock futures are mixed ahead of the key monthly jobs report. The May jobs report is due before the bell. Economists, on average, expect 130,000 new jobs created and a 4.2% unemployment rate. At ...