
Restaurants and Hotels Fuel U.S. Hiring as Job Market Strengthens
U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May 2026, marking continued growth for the third consecutive month. The unemployment rate remained at 4.3 percent, reflecting steady participation across the labor market. The leisure and hospitality sector, covering restaurants, bars, and hotels, contributed the largest share of new jobs, with 70,000 positions added in May. Within this sector, food
































