1st Jobs Report Of 2025

First Jobs Report Of 2025: Labor Market Still Solid
The Labor Department has released its first jobs report of the year, covering January 2025. It shows that payrolls grew by 143,000 — somewhat lower than economists’ expectations of 175,000. On the other hand, payroll growth for the end of 2024 was revised up quite a bit. Over the past 3 months, payroll growth has averaged a very strong 234,000.
Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid a slowdown in the labor market
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January Jobs Report: Despite Massive Revisions, The Labor Market Remains Strong
The US added 143,000 jobs in January, with a drop in unemployment. Find out why wage growth and job gains lead to a hawkish Fed outlook.
Forget soft January jobs report. U.S labor market is pretty darn strong.
The economy added a mild 143,000 new jobs in January as massive California wildfires and a cold snap in much of the country acted as a drag on hiring. But the details of the employment report point to a robust labor market that gained strength at the end of 2024.
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The monthly jobs report showed the U.S. added 143,000 Jobs in January, fewer jobs than economists expected. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4%. Follow along for live updates on stocks and other markets,
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