#USJobsData

Here’s a latest ~200-word discussion of #USJobsData (December 2025/January 2026):

The most recent U.S. jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the American labor market softening significantly at the end of 2025. Employers added just ~50,000 jobs in December, the smallest monthly gain since the pandemic, marking the weakest year for job creation since 2020 with about 584,000 jobs added overall in 2025 — far below historical norms. �

The Guardian +1

Despite sluggish hiring, the **unemployment rate edged down from 4.5% in November to 4.4% in December, reflecting fewer layoffs and continued worker demand. � Wage growth remained solid, with average hourly earnings rising, underscoring persistent labor market tightness in some sectors. �

Reuters +1

The Times

However, detailed data reveal job losses in retail, construction and manufacturing, offset by gains in health care and hospitality, while payroll revisions trimmed previous months’ figures, further highlighting cooling trends. �

MarketPulse

Economists see this as a mixed signal: slow hiring and cooling labor demand may ease inflation pressures but also point to broader economic caution. Persistent low layoffs and stable unemployment suggest a “low-hire, low-fire” environment rather than a sharp downturn. �

MarketWatch

Markets and Federal Reserve policymakers are watching closely, as these labor trends will help shape interest rate decisions and economic forecasts for 2026. �

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