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Economy adds 143,000 jobs in January, reflecting a slower but solid pace of growth this year
The economy picked up 143,000 jobs in January, a slower but solid pace to start the new year, even as the California fires and data revisions to employment figures weighed on the job gains.
January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast as US labor market remains resilient to start 2025
The January jobs report comes as investors are closely watching for any clues about whether or not the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
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US employers added 143,000 jobs in solid but unspectacular January hiring, jobless rate fell to 4%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025. The first monthly jobs report of Donald Trump's second presidency points ...
Stocks falter over February jobs report. Did DOGE impact hiring?
All eyes are on the February jobs report, which comes just after the start of massive federal job cuts under the Trump administration.