Marketplace All-in-One Some fraying in the job market
Jun 6, 2025
The job market shows mixed signals, adding 139,000 jobs in May, primarily in teaching and health care. However, immigration policies hinder hiring in construction and retail. Consumer fraud is on the rise, with personal stories highlighting the dangers of fraudulent online purchases. A BBC reporter investigates what it takes to shut down scam websites, revealing the collaboration between registrars and law enforcement. Additionally, companies like Nintendo face tariff challenges while launching new products.
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Fraying U.S. Job Market
- May saw a moderate job increase with 139,000 people newly employed, slightly above expectations.
- However, job growth this year is steady but sluggish, with some sectors weakening due to factors like immigration and tariff uncertainties.
Sector Variations Reveal Challenges
- Sectors like health care and teaching are hiring, but construction and retail lag due to border closures and migrant worker shortages.
- Temp worker decline signals possible economic slowdown as unemployment creeps up to about 4.2%.
Personal Scam Experience
- BBC's James Graham's son ordered posters from a scam e-commerce site that never shipped the items.
- Despite reporting to fraud authorities and the bank refunding money, the fraudulent site remains active with ongoing complaints.