May Jobs Data Signals Resilient U.S. Labor Market Amid Inflationary Pressures
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The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May with unemployment steady at 4.3% and wage growth at 3.4% year-over-year, but inflation remains a concern as energy prices surge amid the Iran conflict (gas up >40%, diesel up ~55%). March and April payrolls were revised up by 93,000, and the Fed faces scrutiny ahead of its June 17 meeting as policymakers warn inflation could persist and require tighter policy.
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