U.S. employers added 272,000 jobs in May — more than forecasters had expected. The unemployment rate inched up to 4% from 3.9% in April.
Hiring jumped in May but so did unemployment from NPR Scott Horsley
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U.S. employers added 272,000 jobs in May — more than forecasters had expected. The unemployment rate inched up to 4% from 3.9% in April.