U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, even as inflation squeezed consumers

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U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, even as inflation squeezed consumers

The number shows a resilient labor market, although wage growth lags inflation. It’s also looking more likely that the Fed will raise interest rates this year.

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