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Friday, June 05, 2026
BREAKING: U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, even as inflation squeezes consumers

The U.S. economy added a robust 172,000 jobs in May, a sign that the labor market remained resilient despite a growing energy and inflation crisis triggered by the ongoing war with Iran.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%. Average hourly earnings rose 3.4% from a year ago, which puts wage growth below inflation.

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