The American job market is slowly recovering, with the Labor Department expected to report an addition of 105,000 jobs in May, slightly down from April’s 115,000. Despite this improvement, the market remains sluggish, particularly affecting young people and those unemployed for extended periods. Unemployment is steady at 4.3%, but job creation is significantly lower than post-pandemic levels. Many workers are hesitant to leave their current jobs due to uncertain prospects, and the number of people quitting has dropped to its lowest since August 2020. Healthcare is the only sector showing significant growth, adding over 456,000 jobs in the past year, while other industries have cut jobs. This trend may be influenced by an immigration crackdown reducing the workforce.
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US employers likely added 105,000 jobs in May with labor market stable despite costly Iran war
