U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, even as inflation squeezed consumers

The U.S. economy added a robust 172,000 jobs in May, a sign that the labor market remained resilient despite a growing energy and inflation crisis triggered by the ongoing war with Iran. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate remained steady at 4.3%. Watch NBC Bay Area News free wherever you are WATCH HERE While hiring is solid, there’s growing concern about wages lagging the rate of price growth. Average hourly earnings rose 3.4% from a year ago. According to J