In May 2025, the U.S. economy added approximately 139,000 nonfarm payrolls, slightly exceeding projected estimates (ranging between 126,000–130,000) but showing signs of labor market rebalancing. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, matching April’s level , and average hourly earnings increased by 0.4%, amounting to a year-over-year gain of 3.9%. Nonfarm Payrolls Growth & Expectations … Continue reading U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls – May 2025: A Data‑Rich Review