US employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, jobless rate falls to 4%
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025.
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The FTSE 100 and European stocks were lower on Friday, as Wall Street opened higher after the US added 143,000 jobs in ...
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Jobs Report: Unemployment Falls Despite Softer Hiring; S&P 500 Futures Steady (Live Coverage)
T he January jobs report showed that hiring remained cooled a bit last month, but the unemployment rate slipped to 4% for the first time since May. Average hourly earnings jumped.