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U.S. Job Growth Slows Amid Layoffs and Tariff Fears

6/6/2025

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U.S. hiring slowed in May, with only 125,000 jobs expected, a decrease from April's 177,000.
Tariff concerns and AI's influence are impacting job openings, especially for recent graduates.
Initial jobless claims increased to 247,000, signaling potential weakness in the labor market.
Major firms like Walmart and Procter & Gamble revealed significant layoffs due to economic uncertainty.

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Story summary

U.S. hiring slowed in May, with only 125,000 jobs expected, a decrease from April's 177,000.
Tariff concerns and AI's influence are impacting job openings, especially for recent graduates.
Initial jobless claims increased to 247,000, signaling potential weakness in the labor market.
Major firms like Walmart and Procter & Gamble revealed significant layoffs due to economic uncertainty.