Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
June 5, 2026
May Employment Preview
Macro ThematicMacro Economic IndicatorsOther
The report projects a steady US labor market in May with NFP rising by 80k and unemployment remaining at 4.3%. These figures suggest stabilization, signaling that the Fed is likely to maintain an extended hold on policy rates.
Key Takeaways
- 1.NFP is projected to rise by +80k in May, marking a return to consecutive positive prints.
- 2.The US unemployment rate is expected to hold steady at 4.3%.
- 3.Average hourly earnings growth is expected to slow to 3.4% YoY, cooling inflation concerns.
Table of Contents
- May employment preview: another solid month?
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Authors
Nicholas Van Ness
Themes
Labor Market StabilizationMonetary PolicyGeopolitical Inflation Risk
Regions
North AmericaUnited States
