U.S. Job Market Shows Surprising Strength in May, But Inflation Frustrates Americans

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Published: 2026-06-06
Category: us
Source: The Times Leader (AP)
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The Labor Department reported that U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May, with the unemployment rate remaining at a low 4.3%. Despite this strength, many Americans remain frustrated by rising prices for gasoline, groceries, clothing, and electricity, leading to a decline in President Trump's approval rating on the economy.

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