Construction Job Openings Tick Up

May Jobs Report Shows Strong Labor Market Growth, Recession Fears Recede

The May jobs report showed strong payroll growth of +172k, beating expectations, with upward revisions for April (+64k to +179k) and March (

U.S. Employment Rose by 172,000 in May 2026; Unemployment Rate Steady at 4.3%

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May 2026, while the unemployment r

May Jobs Report Exceeds Expectations, Sparking Wall Street Concerns

The May jobs report showed strong job growth (172,000 jobs added, double expectations) with three consecutive months averaging 188,000. The

U.S. adds 172,000 jobs in May, far surpassing expectations; unemployment steady at 4.3%

U.S. nonfarm payrolls surged by 172,000 in May, far exceeding the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 80,000. The unemployment rate held steady

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary - 2026 M04 Results

U.S. job openings hit two-year high in April, but hiring rate declines

Job openings in the U.S. surged by 731,000 in April, reaching their highest level in two years and marking the biggest monthly increase in f