The May jobs report just blew past expectations—and maybe too far for markets

Fortune Jun 5, 2026 3h ago ⏱ 1 min read 👁 2 views

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The labor market delivered 172,000 jobs in May, past the expectation for 88,000. This story was reported by Fortune. For more Finance news in Kenya, stay tuned to Masaa.

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