New Delhi, June 5 -- US employers added 172,000 jobs in May while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3 per cent, indicating continued resilience in the world's largest economy despite signs of slowing growth.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), "Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 172,000 in May, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 per cent."

However, the release noted that hiring remained concentrated in a few sectors. "Job gains occurred in leisure and hospitality, local government, and health care. Employment in financial activities declined," the BLS said.

The labour market indicators from the household survey showed little change during the month. The BLS said, "The unemployment rate held...