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.
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US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
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Fed’s Collins says her concerns about labor-market fragility have decreased
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US weekly jobless claims hit 11-month low as hiring slowdown lingers
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US labor market stable as job openings rise, hiring eases in November
U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in November while hiring softened, suggesting the labor market continued to slow at ...