Businessscore 107·2 metrosupdated 24m ago

US Job Market Adds 172,000 Jobs Amid Economic Uncertainty

In May, U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs, indicating resilience in the labor market despite challenges from rising energy costs linked to the Iran war. The unemployment rate remains steady at 4.3%, but many job seekers, especially young people, continue to face difficulties entering the workforce.

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