The economy added 172,000 jobs in May as unemployment held steady Quartz By: Cris Tolomia 5 June 2026 at 14:40 Leisure and hospitality posted the largest gain, with 70,000 new positions. Financial activities was a notable weak spot
U.S. weekly jobless claims climbed more than expected but the labor market stayed stable Quartz By: Cris Tolomia 4 June 2026 at 14:20 The four-week moving average also rose, but continuing claims fell and the insured unemployment rate held steady at 1.2%
The private sector added 122,000 jobs in May, ADP says, beating forecasts Quartz By: Colleen Cabili 3 June 2026 at 15:10 Gains spanned both employer size and region, and nine of the 10 industries ADP monitors showed growth