US Job Growth Slows Significantly in 2025, Unemployment Drops

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US Job Growth Slows Significantly in 2025, Unemployment Drops
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US job creation in 2025 slowed to its weakest pace since 2020, with only 50,000 jobs added in December and an average of 49,000 per month for the year, reflecting a cooling labor market despite steady economic growth and Federal Reserve rate cuts. The unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.4%, but overall job gains remain subdued amid mixed sector performances and ongoing policy debates.

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