Jan. jobs report indicates labor market's uncanny balance

Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid a slowdown in the labor market
The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in January than economists had forecast, although the jobless rate edged lower.
January jobs report indicates labor market's uncanny balance
The U.S. labor market started 2025 — and President Trump's term — in a state of uncanny balance. Why it matters: Unemployment is low and steady, and job growth is chugging consistently forward. It's an environment that allows policymakers at the Federal Reserve and beyond to be patient in deciding what to do next.
January jobs report: Economy at full employment. Wage pressure picks up.
Economists had been expecting an overall healthy reading, with 169,000 net new jobs created in the month and the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%. The January report, which effectively closes the book on the Biden-era job market,
What to Know About the January Jobs Report
The January jobs report revealed fewer new jobs than expected but the unemployment ticked down slightly.
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 fewer jobs in January -- but the labor market overall remains healthy
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January — a modest slowdown from the two previous months. The unemployment rate dipped to 4%.
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Why bond yields are spiking after the January jobs report
While the headline number missed estimates, the January jobs report showed signs of strength investors think will keep rates higher for longer.
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January Jobs Report Reveals Weaker Growth Than Predicted—Weakest Start To Year Since 2016
Friday’s report provided evidence of slowing expansion. The 143,000 jobs added would be the weakest January total since 2016.
January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast as US labor market remains resilient to start 2025
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Job Growth Slowed in January, but Overall Picture Remains Solid
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