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Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as U.S. job market shows resilience despite Iran war

by The Associated Press June 5, 2026

written by The Associated Press June 5, 2026

By Paul Wiseman WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%. The Labor Departm...

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