NewsU.S. payrolls rose by 172,000 in May, much more than expected; unemployment at 4.3% Posted on June 5, 2026 by budd87309@gmail.com Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 80,000 in May while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%. budd87309@gmail.com Alphabet is seeking fresh capital as stock’s 4-week losing streak tests investor appetite