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05 Jun 2026, 13:17 UTC · 3h ago
May Jobs Report Crushes Estimates — and Any Hopes For a Fed Rate Cut
24/7 Wall Street
05 Jun 2026, 13:17 UTC · 3h ago
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The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, more than double the forecast of 85,000. — Stronger-than-expected job growth reduces the urgency for the Fed to cut rates, increasing borrowing costs for risk assets.
-0.80Combining a resilient labor market with rising inflation reinforces the Federal Reserve's 'higher for longer' interest rate stance. — The combination of inflation and employment strength removes the primary justifications for near-term monetary easing.
-0.70Previous BLS benchmark revisions have shown job growth to be significantly weaker than initially reported. — Historical downward revisions suggest the current strong headline number may be overstated, potentially reviving the case for future cuts.
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