White House rejoices over strong jobs report.

The stronger-than-expected report offers President Trump a talking point for the midterms, even as it also reduces the odds that the Federal Reserve may cut rates.

By Tony Romm

US Adds 172,000 Jobs in May, Beating All Economists’ Estimates - Bloomberg

US Adds 172,000 Jobs in May, Beating All Economists’ Estimates  Bloomberg

US economy blew past expectations to add 172,000 jobs in May

Figure marks latest sign of labour market rebound

U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, a surprisingly strong showing

The labor market has been growing at a stable but slower pace in 2026, but job gains in May were far stronger than expected.

By Lauren Kaori Gurley

US added 172,000 jobs in May as labor market shows signs of resilience

Government figures show unemployment rate at 4.3% amid rising inflation and economic uncertainty from Iran war US employers added 172,000 jobs in May while the country’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, a sign of a resilient labor market despite rising inflation and economic uncertainty brought on by continued conflict in the Middle East. Economists initially predicted there would be about 80,000 new jobs and a steady unemployment rate of 4.3%. Job figures for March and April were also ...

By Gaya Gupta

The U.S. adds 172,000 jobs as the labor market picks up steam

U.S. employers added jobs for the third month in a row in May, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%. But wage gains softened and likely failed to keep pace with rising prices.

By Scott Horsley

Canadian economy added 88,000 jobs in May, defying economists' expectations

May's job additions are the first significant employment gain since November 2025, Statistics Canada said. Before the release, economists were predicting only minimal job growth in the month.

U.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, much more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%

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

US adds 172,000 jobs in May, strongly beating expectations

US employment growth surged in May, beating market expectations, while the unemployment rate remained steady, government data showed on Friday, with the labour market in the world’s largest economy sustaining recent gains. “Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 per cent,” the US Bureau of Labor Statistics said. Economists polled by Dow Jones Newswires and the Wall Street Journal had expected job growth of 80,000...

By Agence France-Presse

The Latest: US job market shows resilience with 172,000 jobs added last month

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war

By The Associated Press

The May jobs report just blew past expectations—and maybe too far for markets

'Success of reforms and hard work Indians': PM Modi hails 7.7% GDP growth in FY26

India's economy achieved a strong 7.7% growth in FY26. This expansion highlights the nation's inherent economic strength. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributed this success to effective reforms and the diligent efforts of 140 crore Indians. The government remains committed to improving ease of living and doing business. This growth creates new opportunities for the country's youth.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

US adds 172,000 jobs in May, strongly beating expectations

US job growth has see-sawed between expansion & contraction from month to month over the last year, but May's data marks the third straight month of increases.

U.S. Added 127,000 Jobs In May, Beating Expectations; Movie And Music Employment Falls

The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, beating expectations, as the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%. With gains in leisure and hospitality, health care and local government, the job situation again showed signs of improvement after a lackluster year in 2025. But the gains were not felt across industries. Jobs in movies and music […]

By Ted Johnson

US Jobs Soar By 172K In May, Smashing Estimates In 4 Sigma Beat; Unemployment Rate Remains At 4.3%

US Jobs Soar By 172K In May, Smashing Estimates In 4 Sigma Beat; Unemployment Rate Remains At 4.3% With Wall Street expecting a strong - not great - number, and a modest decline from April's 115K, moments ago the BLS reported a shocker: in May the US added 172K jobs... ... not only a 4-sigma beat to the median estimate of 88K, but also above the highest estimate of 125K. In a noteable change from previous months' downware revisions, the change in total nonfarm payroll empl...

By Tyler Durden