ECONOMY

U.S. economy adds 172,000 jobs in May, unemployment steady at 4.3%

Name: U.S. economy adds 172,000 jobs in May, unemployment steady at 4.3%
Description: The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May despite a growing energy and inflation crisis triggered by the ongoing war in Iran. Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia, Caleb Silver, breaks…

The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May despite a growing energy and inflation crisis triggered by the ongoing war in Iran. Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia, Caleb Silver, breaks down the latest economic news, showing a resilient job market. Source: U.S. economy adds 172,000 jobs in May, unemployment steady at 4.3%

June 5, 2026

The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May despite a growing energy and inflation crisis triggered by the ongoing war in Iran. Editor-in-Chief at Investopedia, Caleb Silver, breaks down the latest economic news, showing a resilient job market.

Source: U.S. economy adds 172,000 jobs in May, unemployment steady at 4.3%