WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025.

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

The unemployment rate, which is derived from a separate survey, declined to 4% from 4.1% the prior month. Economists expected ...

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The economy added 143,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate was 4%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

A slight cooling off of the labor market saw job creation falling behind expectations, but the unemployment rate dipped ...

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US job growth slowed in January, with only 143,000 new jobs added, falling short of expectations and December's figures.

The January jobs report revealed fewer new jobs than expected but the unemployment ticked down slightly.