US Job Growth Slows to 50,000 in December Amid Unemployment Drop
TL;DR
The US economy added only 50,000 jobs in December, significantly below expectations, indicating a slowdown in employment growth.
- US economy undershoots expectations to add just 50,000 jobs in December Financial Times
- The US economy added just 50,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell CNN
- Job growth dips in Trump’s first year back Politico
- U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident The New York Times
- U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.4% CNBC
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