Marketwatch: U.S. regained 2.5 million jobs in May, unemployment falls to 13.3%, BLS says
The unemployment rate slipped to 13.3% from 14.7%, though the Bureau of Labor Statistics said the rate would have been 3 points higher if households answered their forms correctly.
The number of jobs added is a result of businesses beginning to reopen in May.
BREAKING: The U.S. added 2.5 million jobs in May, with unemployment at 13.3%. https://t.co/2Ap2K3RJne pic.twitter.com/GwKZVwDCSL
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