Job Growth Slowed in January, but Overall Picture Remains Solid
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.
The U.S. added fewer jobs than expected in January
Job creation was weaker than expected for the first month of 2025, even as unemployment edged down. Nonfarm payrolls climbed 143,000 in January, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
Why the Job Market Is Giving the Fed Cover to Extend a Pause on Rate Cuts
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.