The U.S. economy entered 2025 with a combination of challenges and optimism. Although 143,000 new jobs were created last month, which fell short of expectations, the unemployment rate still dipped ...

The US economy kicked off 2025 by adding 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than expected; but the unemployment rate dipped to 4%, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Economists had expected about 170,000 new jobs in January. Average hourly wages rose by 0.5% from December and 4.1% from January 2024, coming in a bit hotter than forecasters had expected ...

The January jobs report is unlikely to divert the Federal Reserve from its wait-and-see mode on interest-rate cuts. The combination of firmer payroll readings at the end of 2024 with a [step down ...

The January jobs report is supposed to shed light on whether the labor market was really as strong at the end of 2024 as it appeared - and whether hiring got off to a good start in 2025.

U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January — a modest slowdown from the two previous months. The unemployment rate dipped to 4%.

The US economy created 143,000 new jobs in January, less than the 170,000 expected by economists and lower than the 307,000 seen in December. But December's monthly job gains were revised higher ...

US employers added 143,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4%. REUTERS. The January report also included the annual revision to the payroll figures, showing that employers ...

Economy adds 143,000 jobs in January, reflecting a slower but solid pace of growth this year. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4 percent. Updated February 7, 2025. 5 min. Summary.

The January jobs report revealed a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, accompanied by payroll gains of 143,000. A Fed interest rate cut in March is now very unlikely.

The US economy kicked off 2025 by adding 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than expected; but the unemployment rate dipped to 4%, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.