May job report 2025 U.S. Growth Slows, But Resilience Remains
The May 2025 jobs report is in — and it paints a picture of a job market that’s cooling but still holding strong under pressure. According to the U.S. Labor Department , employers added 139,000 new jobs last month, slightly beating economists' expectations of 125,000. While that's a modest slowdown, it signals steady resilience amid turbulent economic winds. 📊 Unemployment Holds Steady at 4.2% Despite mounting concerns over economic policy and trade tensions, the unemployment rate held firm at 4.2% , maintaining its lowest levels in years. 🚀 Which Industries Are Leading the Charge? Once again, health care proved to be the backbone of job creation, adding an impressive 62,000 jobs . Following closely behind, leisure and hospitality added 48,000 jobs , showing continued strength as Americans resume pre-pandemic lifestyles. But not all sectors are faring well. Professional and business services lost 18,000 jobs , manufacturing shed 8,000 , and retail continued its dec...