May's Jobs Rate Surges 172k, Unemployment Rate Unchanged
Published on: 16/06/2026
May 2026 added 172,000 nonfarm payroll jobs while unemployment held at 4.3%. See which sectors gained and which declined.
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May 2026 added 172,000 nonfarm payroll jobs while unemployment held at 4.3%. See which sectors gained and which declined.

New single-family home sales dropped 6.2% in April 2026 to a 622k annual rate. See what median prices and inventory data mean for real estate investors.

Housing starts dropped 2.8% in April 2026 but remain 4.6% above last year. See what the latest data means for real estate investors.

Consumer prices rose 0.6% in April with inflation holding at 3.8% annually. See what the latest CPI data means for real estate investors.