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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 gro
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th. Job Growth and Unemployment: A Steady but Cooling Mark
et 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