NPR Economy
U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs, Because Apparently Summer Hiring Is Still a Thing
U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, mostly in restaurants and healthcare, while the financial sector sulked and inflation kept wages feeling inadequate.
2026-06-05
NPR Economy
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