US Non Farm Payrolls Crush Expectations with 172k Growth

    US Non Farm Payrolls Crush Expectations with 172k Growth

    US labor market resilience was on full display in May as non-farm payrolls rose 172k, nearly double market expectations of around 85k. The report was further strengthened by a sizable upward revision to April’s payroll gain from 115k to 179k, indicating that hiring momentum was considerably firmer than previously thought. The unemployment rate held steady…

    Read More

      Can vending machines promote healthy eating?

      Foodservice Photo: Adobe Stock June 5, 2026 With a growing number of vending operators providing healthy items, a key question remains: do those machines promote healthier eating? Evidence suggests they do. A recent study conducted at a university clinical center in Slovenia found that healthier vending machine offerings can encourage better food choices in hospital…

      Read More

        Jobs report smashes expectations with payroll growth of 172,000

        The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, blowing past expectations, according to the government’s closely watched jobs report. The unemployment rate remained flat at 4.3%. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had anticipated payroll growth of 88,000 for the month. April’s jobs report — which itself was a massive beat — was also revised to show an…

        Read More