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05 Jun 2026, 21:56 UTC · 3h ago

May Jobs Creation Is Illusory - Details Show Weakness, War Remains Concern

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War in the Persian Gulf is causing spikes in fuel and fertilizer prices. — Energy and commodity price shocks drive systemic inflation and threaten global economic stability.
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May's headline job growth of 172,000 was primarily driven by low-wage hospitality and government sectors. — Concentration of growth in low-wage sectors suggests underlying economic weakness despite positive headline numbers.
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