US labor market exits 2024 with strong job gains, drop in unemployment rate
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing views that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged this month.
U.S. job growth shows surprising December pop as unemployment inches down
U.S. businesses added 256,000 new positions last month, far exceeding expectations as overall the economy continues to rev up.
U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with a sturdy labor market
President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the United States added a surprising 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.
US job growth beats expectations in December; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rate cuts this year.
One of the strongest labor markets in US history just ended 2024 with a bang
The US economy closed out 2024 with another month of massive job growth, adding 256,000 positions in December.
U.S. job market ends 2024 with strong gains, lower jobless rate
WASHINGTON >> U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing views that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged this month.
Slow, steady US job growth seen in December
U.S. job growth likely slowed to a still-healthy clip in December while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's cautious approach toward interest rate cuts this year.
US Economy Shows Signs of Recovery with Jobs Growth Stabilizing
The US job market has become increasingly complex to interpret in recent months, with various factors complicating the outlook. Disruptions such as strikes and other economic challenges have muddied the waters,
Surprising Dec US payrolls jump supports longer Fed pause
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Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased
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