$US 0Current Job Market Snapshot
U.S. job growth remains weak but steady:
The U.S. added about 50,000 jobs in December 2025, one of the smallest monthly gains since the pandemic, marking a sluggish labor market overall. �
AP News
The **unemployment rate edged down to 4.4% from 4.5%, partly due to data quirks and a slight drop in labor force participation. �
Trading Economics
Earlier months (October & November) were revised downward, showing weaker overall job creation than previously reported. �
Reddit
Jobless Claims:
Weekly **initial jobless claims fell to about 198,000, below expectations — signaling layoffs remain relatively low. �
Reuters
Private Sector Hiring (ADP report):
Independent payroll data shows private employers added around 41,000 jobs in December, with gains in health care, leisure & hospitality, and retail-related sectors. �
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