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U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than expected

U.S. Employers added only 143,000 jobs in January, falling short of the expected 170,000, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4% at the start of 2025.
Average hourly wages increased by 0.5% from December and 4.1% from January 2024, which may concern inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.
Job creation from April 2023 to March 2024 was revised down by 589,000 jobs, indicating weaker performance than initially reported.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the jobs report shows the Biden economy was worse than anticipated, highlighting the need for Trump's pro-growth policies.

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald

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U.S. added 143,000 jobs in January, unemployment rate drops to 4%

U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% at the start of 2025. At the same time, the government revised up payrolls for November and December.

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