U.S. Job Market Smashed Expectations In May—But Fewer Americans Were Working

The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in May, signaling continued labor market resilience even as the labor force participation rate was unchanged. The article also notes recent data showing a stable job market despite a steady decline in total employment, making the report broadly supportive but not decisively bullish.

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The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in May, signaling continued labor market resilience even as the labor force participation rate was unchanged. The article also notes recent data showing a stable job market despite a steady decline in total employment, making the report broadly supportive but not decisively bullish.