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.

Private sector jobs rose 109k in April 2026 per ADP. See what the latest hiring data means for real estate investors tracking the economy.