U.S. Job Growth Slows Amid Trade War Uncertainty

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The U.S. unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2% in May, with 139,000 jobs added, indicating a steady but cooling labor market.

Job growth in May slightly exceeded expectations, but remains below the 100,000 jobs needed monthly to match working-age population growth.

Weekly jobless claims reached their highest level since October, signaling a potential slowdown in the labor market with rising unemployment claims.

Federal employment decreased by 22,000 in May, contributing to a total drop of 59,000 since January, highlighting federal job market challenges.

Health care and leisure industries saw significant job gains, with health care adding 62,000 jobs and leisure and hospitality adding 48,000 jobs.

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Emphasizes the U.S. labor market's cooling trend despite adding 139,000 jobs in May.