Employers added 143,000 jobs in January

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.
U.S. Hiring Slowed In January, But The Labor Market Trend May Be Strengthening
US non-farm payrolls in January posted softer-than-expected growth, but the broader profile of the labor market suggests a stronger profile. Read more here.
January jobs report: Unemployment rate falls to 4%, wages rise more than forecast as US labor market remains resilient to start 2025
The January jobs report comes as investors are closely watching for any clues about whether or not the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
The Labor Market Is Getting Battered, but You Wouldn't Know Looking at the Data
Second, the Fed is looking for signs of weakness in the labor market. Though the Fed doesn't want unemployment levels to dive to recession levels, a "healthy" labor market tells the central bank that the economy can afford high borrowing rates.
January Jobs Report: Despite Massive Revisions, The Labor Market Remains Strong
The US added 143,000 jobs in January, with a drop in unemployment. Find out why wage growth and job gains lead to a hawkish Fed outlook.
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.
US jobs report: Employers add 143,000 jobs in January as unemployment rate sits at 4%
Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid LA wildfires, cold weather and uncertainty over President Trump's trade and immigration policies.
US employers added 143,000 jobs in unspectacular January hiring and jobless rate fell to 4%
U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% to start 2025. The first monthly jobs report of Donald Trump's second presidency points to a solid but unspectacular labor market.
US: US adds 143,000 jobs in January amid slowing job growth
Storyline: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid slowing job growth, with the unemployment rate edging down to 4.0 percent, the U.S. Labor Department reported Friday. Job gains occurred in health care,
Employment Report: 143K Jobs Added In January, Fewer Than Expected
The latest employment report showed that 143,000 jobs were added in January, falling short of the expected 169,000. Read more here.
Solid January Jobs Data Will Likely Keep Fed Interest Rate Cuts On Hold
The January jobs report revealed a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, accompanied by payroll gains of 143,000. A Fed ...
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A lot of things changed in January — but not consumers’ inflation forecasts
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Trump slams ‘Bidenflation’ after prices rise more than than expected in January
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Experts Divided on Enigmatic Labor Market Outlook
The recent January jobs report has painted a complex picture of the U.S. labor market, highlighting the challenges in ...
The US labor market isn't putting pressure on the Fed's plans to cut interest rates in 2025
The US labor market isn't showing signs of weakness that would prompt another interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in ...
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.