U.S. Job Growth Slows in December; 2025 Marks Weakest Year Since 2020

U.S. Job Growth Slows in December; 2025 Marks Weakest Year Since 2020

The U.S. economy added 50,000 jobs in December, concluding 2025 with the weakest job growth since 2020, as the unemployment rate edged down to 4.4%.

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January 09, 2026
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U.S. Job Growth Slows in December; 2025 Marks Weakest Year Since 2020
U.S. Job Growth Slows in December; 2025 Marks Weakest Year Since 2020

NBC News • 09 Jan 14:49

The U.S. economy added 50,000 jobs in December, concluding 2025 with the weakest job growth since 2020, as the unemployment rate edged down to 4.4%.

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U.S. Job Growth Slows in December; Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.4%
U.S. Job Growth Slows in December; Unemployment Rate Declines to 4.4%

NPR • 09 Jan 13:49

The U.S. economy added 50,000 jobs in December, marking the slowest annual job growth since 2020, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%.

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U.S. Adds 50,000 Jobs in December; Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.4%
U.S. Adds 50,000 Jobs in December; Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.4%

CNBC • 09 Jan 13:31

The U.S. economy added 50,000 jobs in December, with the unemployment rate decreasing to 4.4%, indicating a modest improvement in the labor market.

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U.S. Economy Adds 256,000 Jobs in December; Unemployment Drops to 4.1%
U.S. Economy Adds 256,000 Jobs in December; Unemployment Drops to 4.1%

CNN • 09 Jan 10:00

The U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate declined to 4.1%.

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January 07, 2026
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U.S. Private Sector Adds 41,000 Jobs in December, Below Expectations
U.S. Private Sector Adds 41,000 Jobs in December, Below Expectations

CNBC • 07 Jan 13:15

The U.S. private sector added 41,000 jobs in December, falling short of expectations, with small businesses leading the recovery.

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