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U.S. payrolls increased 139,000 in May, more than expected

CNBC · 29 days ago
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29 days ago

CNBC's Rick Santelli joins 'Squawk Box' to break down the May jobs report. U.S. payrolls increased by 139,000 and the unemployment rate is at 4.2%.

BreakdownGenerated by LeadStory AI
  • U.S. payrolls increased by 139,000 in May, exceeding expectations. 4s
  • Unemployment rate remained steady at 4.2%. 25s
  • Average hourly earnings rose 0.4% month-over-month and 3.9% year-over-year. 36s
  • Labor force participation rate fell to 62.4%, the lowest since early 2023. 1m 37s
  • Underemployment rate (U6) held at 7.8%, with interest rates and equities reacting positively. 2m 2s
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