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#721: First Friday: Fed Rate Hike Coming? Jobs & Housing News

Friday, June 5, 2026Paula PantView original

The US economy showed surprisingly robust job growth in May, adding 172,000 new jobs and signaling a broadening recovery that extends far beyond essential services.

But underneath the strong labor market, headlines are flashing mixed signals: treasury yields are climbing on inflation worries, real estate markets are seeing regional corrections, and consumer sentiment is beginning [...]