The economy added 172,000 jobs in May, shattering expectations, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Friday.

The strong jobs numbers reflect hiring growth in key local sectors, but they could also slow a drop in interest rates.

Private employers added 122,000 new jobs in May — the highest since January 2025 — according to new data from payroll ...

US job growth surged past expectations in May with the unemployment rate remaining steady, as the labor market in the world's ...

America’s labor market delivered another surprise in May as employers added far more jobs than expected, giving the Federal ...

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - U.S. employment growth likely moderated in May after two straight months of ...

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.

US employers added 172,000 jobs in May, far exceeding forecasts, while unemployment remained at 4.3%. Strong labour data ...

The May jobs report, set to be released Friday morning, is expected to show that hiring has remained steady despite growing ...

Americans say it's tough to find a job, but employers just added a surprisingly strong 172,000 new hires in May.

The labor market may be rousing from its slumber.