News 12's Elizabeth Hashagen was joined by economic experts Russell Weaver and Martin Cantor to discuss the economy and answer viewers' questions.

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May from 14.7%, and 2.5 million jobs were added - a surprisingly positive reading in the midst of a recession that has paralyzed the economy in the wake of the viral pandemic.

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The May job gain suggests that businesses have quickly been recalling workers as states have reopened their economies.