US job growth beats expectations in December

US job growth beats expectations in December; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's cautious approach to interest rate cuts this year.
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Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
U.S. Job Growth Far Exceeds Estimates In December
A closely watched report released by the Labor Department on Friday showed employment in the U.S. increased by much more than
Job growth was strong in December
The U.S. economy added jobs more rapidly than expected in December, with the unemployment rate declining to 4.1%.
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U.S. businesses added 256,000 new positions last month, far exceeding expectations as overall the economy continues to rev up.
US adds whopping 256K jobs in December
The U.S. added 256,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1 percent in December, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department.
US adds a strong 256,000 jobs in December as unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%
U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates
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