U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.
In other words, the labor market is far cooler than the "Great Resignation" days of 2022, but there haven't been any clear signs of rapid deterioration. Things are both healthy — and undramatic.
President Trump's back-and-forth trade policy has created added uncertainty among investors still searching for clarity on the Federal Reserve's next move, with tariffs muddying the inflation outlook.
U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the jobless rate slipped to 4% to start 2025 and the government ...
Economists polled by Reuters had forecast 210,000 claims for the latest ... but have continued to signal low layoffs that are underpinning the labor market and broader economy.
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