Friday, January 9, 2026

Breaking: US added 50,000 jobs in December while unemployment fell slightly as Americans head into 2026 pessimistic about their ability to land a job

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Fri Jan 9 2026

Economy added 50,000 jobs in December while unemployment fell slightly

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 10: Job seekers attend a career fair in Harlem hosted by Assemblymember Jordan Wright on December 10, 2025, in New York City. The career fair featured representatives from various agencies and companies and drew over 400 people. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, annual growth in U.S. labor costs slowed in the third quarter to the slowest rate in four years, raising concerns about a softening job market in America. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

2025 was marked by relatively strong job growth in the first few months, followed by cooling, with some months showing net job losses after revisions.

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