The increase comes after private payrolls declined by a revised 29,000 in November.
The US labor market closed 2025 with a steady yet slower pace, adding 50,000 jobs in December. Despite economic adjustments, ...
Labor market data shows a continued cooling trend, with job openings and hiring both edging lower, signaling stagnation rather than sharp contraction. Firms are cautious, slowing expansion without ...
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The labor market may feel uncertain, but the data tells a clear story: Hiring is sluggish, labor shortages are looming, and employers that use real-time insights can adapt faster and stay competitive.
Recent signs of U.S. labor market softening tee up a third-straight Fed rate cut next week. We eye confirmation of this ongoing cooling in U.S. data this month. The S&P 500 rallied during a short ...