Labor-Market Outlook Cautious Ahead of May Jobs Report
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 05 2025
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Source: WSJ
Labor Market Trends: Early signs indicate a slowing labor market, with expectations for the May jobs report to show reduced hiring while maintaining a steady unemployment rate.
Unemployment Claims Increase: The number of new unemployment claims rose to 247,000, the highest in seven months, suggesting a decline in companies' willingness to hire.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
