Key facts
- The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May.
- The unemployment rate remained unchanged.
- The job creation figure beat expectations.
The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, a figure that exceeded expectations. Despite the stronger-than-anticipated job creation, the unemployment rate held steady. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady and Aaron Navarro reported on the employment data, noting that while job creation beat forecasts, it was not described as 'roaring'.