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U.S. Jobs Growth Slows to 50,000 in December, Unemployment Drops to 4.4%

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U.S. Jobs Growth Slows to 50,000 in December, Unemployment Drops to 4.4%
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US job growth in December was weaker than expected with a 50,000 increase, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, indicating a mixed labor market outlook. The year saw the slowest job gains outside of a recession since 2003, reflecting a hiring recession despite strong economic growth and consumer spending. The report influences Federal Reserve interest rate decisions amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

Topics:businesseconomy#december-jobs#economy#federal-reserve#labor-market#unemployment-rate#us-payrolls
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  1. U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.4%  CNBC
  2. Jobs Report Live Updates: U.S. Employers Added 50,000 Jobs in December  The New York Times
  3. The US economy added just 50,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell  CNN
  4. Hiring slows in December to end the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic  NPR
  5. Hiring slowed in December, defying Federal Reserve's effort to boost labor market  abcnews.go.com

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