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U.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, much more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%

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U.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, much more than expected; unemployment at 4.3%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.

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