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Economy adds 256,000 jobs

Jobs report today: U.S. added booming 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment at 4.1%

Employers added 256,000 jobs in December despite uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's policies. Unemployment dipped to 4.1%

Barron's · 13h

Jobs Report Today: December Hiring Smashes Estimates

Payrolls: 256,000 jobs added in December vs. 153,000 expected, according to economists surveyed by FactSet. Unemployment rate: 4.1%, down from 4.2% in November. Revisions: October

The Washington Post on MSN · 18h

Economy adds 256,000 jobs in December as hiring picked up toward the end of 2024

The U.S. labor market cooled substantially in 2024, as employers sharply curtailed hiring and workers faced increasing difficulty finding jobs, although there are no signs of a recession.

the blowout jobs report is tanking stocks

Markets Insider on MSN · 17h

Why the blowout jobs report is tanking stocks and sending yields spiking

"Markets tried to front-run the Fed on the level of interest rates and are now paying the price," Jamie Cox of Harris Financial Group said.

CNN on MSN · 11h

Dow falls almost 700 points after blowout jobs report dashes hopes for more rate cuts

US stocks plunged Friday as investors digested a better-than-expected jobs report that soured expectations of future rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

MarketWatch · 1d

Dow futures down 300 points on blockbuster jobs report

U.S. stock index futures tumbled on Friday after the December jobs report far surpassed economists' expectations. Official data showed 256,000 new jobs were created last month, while the unemployment rate came in at 4.

Jobs, Treasury

Reuters · 11h

Treasury yields rise, stock falls pressured by stronger-than-expected US jobs data

Global stocks fell while U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will likely keep interest rates elevated for longer than traders were betting on.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 17h

Gold Rises After Strong U.S. Jobs Data

Gold prices gained further amid uncertainties over the impact of future U.S. policy on the economy and inflation, even after the latest jobs report supported the case for a slowdown in interest-rate cuts.

MarketWatch · 1d

Treasury yields jump after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report

Treasury yields were climbing Friday as investors weighed a jobs report that was stronger than Wall Street expected. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note was up about 10 basis points at around 4.78%,

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Top 10 Industries Hiring Remote Jobs In 2025, From Research

Not all industries are created equal when it comes to remote work. Here are the top 10 industries for remote jobs in the U.S.

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8 Jobs That Welcome Older Workers

Health care, real estate, sales and education are among the most popular fields where older workers can find flexible ...

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq sink amid jobs report surprise, fresh inflation worries

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) sank about 1.6%, or close to 700 points, while the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) also fell 1.5%.

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Final Jobs Report for 2024: Solid Labor Market - Will It Stay That Way?

The Labor Department released its final jobs report for 2024 this morning. It showed another strong month of job growth, with ...

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December jobs report: Strong 256,000 increase raises fresh inflation worries

The surprising 256,000 increase in new jobs in December and a declining unemployment rate is good news, but the latest ...

WA small businesses shed thousands of jobs last year. This economist says it points to a 'problematic' trend.

Washington’s small businesses have shed 14,600 jobs since 2022 — and that could be bad news for the state's economy.

3don MSN

US job openings rise unexpectedly to 8.1 million in November, a sign the labor market is resilient

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in November, showing companies are still looking for workers even as the labor market has ...

1don MSN

UPS will temporarily close Portland package hub; workers fear losing hundreds of jobs to automation

Some of those (jobs) will come back when the building opens up again but it will be a small percentage, I would say." ...

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