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The US economy added 139,000 jobs in May, slightly more than expected
The long-resilient labor market slowed down a little in May, adding 139,000 jobs, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
That Surprisingly Good May Jobs Report? Mortgage Rates Reacted Fast
Friday's strong May jobs data may have cheered the economy—but it delivered a quick jolt to anyone who's house hunting.
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The Bad News About the May Jobs Report
Most coverage of the May jobs data said the picture was pretty good, an assessment with which I largely concurred. The ...
Private-sector firms added just 37,000 jobs in May, the lowest total in more than two years
Job growth slowed for the second month in a row at private-sector firms, which added just 37,000 jobs in May, according to ...
May Job Growth Exceeds Forecasts
U.S. hiring proved stronger than expected in May, providing a much-needed economic buffer as households and businesses ...
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 ...
May jobs report shows soft 139,000 increase as trade wars sap hiring. Jobs are harder to find.
The number of new jobs created in May slowed to 139,000, a sign the Trump trade wars are starting to make a dent in a ...
May Jobs Boost Confidence, Squash Hopes Of A Rate Cut
May jobs printed at 139,000, exceeding expectations. Job creation seems to undermine earlier prognostications that President ...