The robust increase in jobs decreases the likelihood that the U.S. economy is heading into a recession.
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of June 6, 2025. The video was published on June 8, 2025.
Great News for Stock Market Investors! U.S. Economy Adds 139,000 Jobs in May
By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Jun 10, 2025 at 5:30AM
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