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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 6 MIN

Jobs Report Surprises to the Upside — But Is the Labor Market Really Strong?

from Watchdog on Wall Street with Chris Markowski · host Finance, Investing, & Markets

LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE on:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/watchdog-on-wall-street-with-chris-markowski/id570687608 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2PtgPvJvqc2gkpGIkNMR5i WATCH and SUBSCRIBE on:https://www.youtube.com/@WatchdogOnWallstreet/featured  May's jobs report topped expectations with 172,000 new jobs and positive revisions to prior months, offering a welcome sign for the economy. But a closer look reveals most gains came from leisure, hospitality, healthcare, and local government, while small businesses continue to pull back on hiring plans. This analysis breaks down what's driving job growth, why small business concerns matter, and whether today's strong headline numbers tell the full story about the labor market.

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