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US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row

Hiring beat forecasts for a second month as retail and transportation added jobs, while the Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged.

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The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

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It was the first time since 2024 that employment showed a growth of more than 100,000 jobs for two consecutive months. For experts, that lessens pressure on the US central bank to lower the rate.

·Argentina
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For the second month in a row, there is surprisingly strong job growth in the US.

·Oslo, Norway
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E24 broke the news in Oslo, Norway on Friday, May 8, 2026.
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