US May Jobs Report Shows 139,000 New Jobs and 4.2% Unemployment
TL;DR
In May, US nonfarm payrolls increased by 139,000, surpassing expectations, with the unemployment rate steady at 4.2%. Wage growth was stronger than anticipated, and job gains were led by healthcare and leisure sectors, despite economic uncertainties caused by tariffs and global trade tensions. Market futures rose following the report, but underlying data showed some volatility and concerns about the economic outlook amid ongoing trade disputes.
- U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected; unemployment at 4.2% CNBC
- Jobs Report Live Updates: U.S. Employers Add 139,000 Jobs in May The New York Times
- Live: Analysis of US Jobs Report for May Bloomberg
- May jobs report expected to show hiring slowdown, flat unemployment rate Yahoo Finance
- May jobs report: Job growth continued to slow in May amid economic uncertainty Fox Business
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