U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly ...

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in January than economists had forecast, although the jobless rate edged lower.

Economists had been expecting an overall healthy reading, with 169,000 net new jobs created in the month and the unemployment ...

The U.S. labor market started 2025 — and President Trump's term — in a state of uncanny balance. Why it matters: Unemployment ...

January jobs report showed lower-than-expected job creation and downward revisions for 2024, but unemployment fell to 4%.

Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid LA wildfires, cold weather, uncertainty over President Donald Trump's trade, ...

Monthly payroll growth continues to suggest the labor market is healthy and is adding jobs at a sustainable pace. Check out ...

U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025. The first monthly jobs ...

Friday’s report provided evidence of slowing expansion. The 143,000 jobs added would be the weakest January total since 2016.

Less employees are planning to switch jobs in 2025 as thanks to improvement in worker compensation and satisfaction rates.

Some economists may view the January jobs report as a bit of a soft report. But when you put it in the context of the last 20 years, it is pretty close to the pre-COVID era, when there was a fairly ...