· *The US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said US employers added 2.5 million payrolls in May, a shocking figure that defied economist expectations for 7.5 million jobs lost.*
· *The US unemployment rate declined to 13.3% in May, bucking forecasts expecting a near-record 19% reading.*
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