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May Jobs Report: 139,000 New Jobs, Immigration Concerns Rise

6/11/2025

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The May jobs report shows 139,000 new jobs, but previous months' data was significantly revised downward.
Unemployment remains steady at 4.2% due to a decline in immigration, despite a shrinking workforce.
The Federal Reserve is worried about immigration policy's effects on labor supply and inflation, complicating economic predictions.
Job growth for native-born Americans exceeded that of foreign-born workers during the Trump administration, differing from Biden's trends.

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Story summary

The May jobs report shows 139,000 new jobs, but previous months' data was significantly revised downward.
Unemployment remains steady at 4.2% due to a decline in immigration, despite a shrinking workforce.
The Federal Reserve is worried about immigration policy's effects on labor supply and inflation, complicating economic predictions.
Job growth for native-born Americans exceeded that of foreign-born workers during the Trump administration, differing from Biden's trends.