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Jobs report shows a mixed picture of resilience and growth

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The May 2025 U.S. jobs report, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on June 6, 2025, shows a complex labor market. It added 139,000 jobs, beating forecasts of 126,000 to 130,000. This signals resilience amid trade policy shifts and federal job cuts. Yet, prior months’ revisions and falling labor force participation raise concerns about long-term growth.

US jobs report May 2025

Job Growth and Unemployment: A Steady but Cooling Market

The unemployment rate stayed at 4.2%, matching forecasts. It has held between 4.0% and 4.2% since May 2024. The household survey showed a 696,000 drop in employment. A 625,000 decline in labor force participation, now at 62.4%, offset this. The employment-population ratio fell to 59.7%, the lowest since the pandemic. This reflects fewer working-age Americans in jobs.

Job growth focused on health care, leisure, and social assistance. Federal government jobs dropped by 22,000 in May. This adds to 59,000 losses since January, driven by the Trump administration’s efficiency initiatives. Unemployment claims recently hit their highest since October 2024. Wages rose 0.3% monthly, with a 3.9% annual gain. This outpaces April’s 2.3% inflation rate, boosting purchasing power. The Federal Reserve may hold rates steady, eyeing potential 2025 cuts.

Long-Term Unemployment and Economic Outlook

Long-term unemployment, lasting 27 weeks or more, fell by 218,000 to 1.5 million. It accounts for 20.4% of the unemployed. Short-term joblessness rose by 264,000 to 2.5 million. Marginally attached workers stayed at 1.6 million. About 4.6 million workers held part-time jobs for economic reasons. Trump’s tariff policies spark fears of rising costs. Job openings fell to 7.6 million in December 2024. The Congressional Budget Office predicts tariffs may lift inflation by 0.4 points in 2025 and 2026, potentially slowing hiring.

The May 2025 jobs report shows a robust yet strained labor market. Strong wages and steady unemployment signal strength. Declining participation and federal cuts highlight risks. As tariffs and inflation evolve, the labor market’s path will be key for policymakers and investors.

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