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Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The U.S. job market added 172,000 jobs in May, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, showing resilience despite the Iran war and high energy prices. Job growth was broad-based, including gains in local governments, restaurants, and healthcare, though wage increases remained modest and inflation concerns persist.
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