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US hiring accelerates in May despite Middle East conflict
Original: Hiring blows past expectations, accelerating in May despite Iran war
US employers added far more jobs than expected in May, with hiring gaining pace even as the conflict with Iran raised concerns about economic uncertainty. The stronger-than-forecast jobs report suggests the labour market remains resilient, defying predictions that geopolitical tensions would slow employment growth.
Why now: A unexpectedly strong jobs report contrasts with fears that the Iran conflict would hurt the US economy.
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- Hiring blows past expectations, accelerating in May despite Iran war · ABC7 Los Angeles
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