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US employers likely added 105,000 jobs in May with labor market stable despite costly Iran war
US employers are expected to add 105,000 jobs in May 2026, showing a tepid recovery in the labor market amid high energy prices from the Iran war. Healthcare is a key sector driving job growth, while overall hiring remains below pre-pandemic levels, leading to a stagnant 'no-hire, no-fire' labor environment.
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