Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid a slowdown in the labor market
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in January than economists had forecast, although the jobless rate edged lower.
January jobs report: Economy at full employment. Wage pressure picks up.
Economists had been expecting an overall healthy reading, with 169,000 net new jobs created in the month and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%. The January report, which effectively closes the book on the Biden-era job market,
The US economy added 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than expected
The US had disappointing job growth in January but a welcome drop in unemployment. The economy added 143,000 jobs, below the forecast of 169,000. However, unemployment was expected to be 4.1% again but declined to 4%.
Economy adds 143,000 jobs in January, reflecting a slower but solid pace of growth this year
Annual revisions to jobs data and disruptions related to the catastrophic Los Angeles fires and severe winter storms are likely to be reasons behind the slump in job gains.
US job growth slows in January; unemployment rate at 4.0%
US job growth slowed more than expected in January, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably will give the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates until June.
US employers added 143,000 jobs in solid but unspectacular January hiring, jobless rate fell to 4%
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 to a solid but unspectacular labor market.
US adds 143K jobs in January in hiring slowdown; unemployment drops to 4%
US employers added 143,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate dipped slightly, according to the Labor Department — signs that the labor market is slowing but still looks to be on solid footing.
Job Gains in January Come in Weaker Than Expected, at 143,000
Employers added 143,000 jobs in January, below expectations, as gains came in the retail, health care and social assistance sectors, the Labor Department said on Friday. Economists had expected a gain of around 170,
US jobs report: Employers add 143,000 jobs in January as unemployment rate sits at 4%
Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid LA wildfires, cold weather and uncertainty over President Trump's trade and immigration policies.
Canada Unemployment Rate Dips Again in January to 6.6%
The economy added 76,000 jobs last month, Statistics Canada said.
January Jobs Report Reveals Weaker Growth Than Predicted—Weakest Start To Year Since 2016
Friday’s report provided evidence of slowing expansion. The 143,000 jobs added would be the weakest January total since 2016.
January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast as US labor market remains resilient to start 2025
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Jobs forecast: 169,000 new jobs in January. But there might be a catch.
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January Jobs Report: Cooling Payroll Growth To Start New Year
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Job growth slowed in January, but overall picture remains solid
The pace of hiring slowed slightly in January, signaling more subdued employment growth even as joblessness remained low.
U.S. job growth short of expectations as 2025 gets underway
The new job totals don’t do Donald Trump’s pre-election claims any favors. Expectations heading into this week showed projections of about 169,000 new jobs having been added in the United States in ...