The article discusses the expectations surrounding the upcoming jobs report, highlighting that economists anticipate solid hiring figures. This could potentially spark renewed discussions regarding interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. The content also references various key articles, including issues faced by specific job-seeking groups, an increase in jobless claims, and the impact of inflation on American families. Overall, the emphasis is on job market dynamics and their implications for the economy.

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Jobs report today: Economists expect solid hiring. But it could reignite Fed rate-hike talk.

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June 5, 2026 at 6:15 AM ET

Created with Highcharts 9.0.1Jobs pictureMonthly change in nonfarm payrolls, in thousandsSource: Labor DepartmentNote: Seasonally adjusted. Figures for March and April 2026 are preliminary.

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Key reads

The economy is creating more jobs, but these groups are having trouble finding work

Jobless claims jump to a 4-month high, but don’t be fooled: Layoffs aren’t on the rise

‘Squeezing more life out of every dollar’: How inflation is forcing a new reality on American families and amplifying the economy’s ‘K shape’

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Jobs report today: Economists expect solid hiring. But it could reignite Fed rate-hike talk.

Jobs report today: Economists expect solid hiring. But it could reignite Fed rate-hike talk.

Follow MarketWatch's live coverage of the May jobs report and what it means for the economy, markets and your money.

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