172k jobs were added in May, more than double what economists expected.
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Here's where jobs are growing, according to the May 2026 jobs report: https://www.forbes.com/sites/courtney-connley-hampton/2026/06/05/the-economy-is-still-adding-jobs-so-why-does-finding-one-feel-so-hard/?utm_source=ForbesMainTwitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ForbesMainTwitter (Photo: Getty Images)
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