U.S. adds 172,000 jobs in May as 2026 hiring streak continues, government says
The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, the government said in a report that far exceeded expectations and continued a robust run of hiring after a sluggish 2025.
TL;DR
- The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May.
- The job growth exceeded expectations.
- This continues a robust hiring trend.
- Hiring in 2025 was previously sluggish.