Summary
The latest jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that job growth at the end of 2025 was weaker than expected. The report reveals slower hiring in December compared to November, with past months' job numbers being adjusted downward. Despite these changes, the unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.4%.
Key Facts
- The U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December 2025, less than November's revised total of 56,000 jobs.
- November's job growth was initially reported at 64,000 but was adjusted down by 8,000.
- October's job losses were revised, increasing from 105,000 lost jobs to 173,000.
- The unemployment rate in December fell to 4.4%, down from 4.6% in November.
- When President Trump took office in January, the unemployment rate was 4.0%.
- The job figures are close to what some analysts predicted, though estimates varied.
- The December job numbers are preliminary and may be revised in future reports.
