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US payroll growth misses estimates as unemployment rate falls
short by / on Friday, 9 January, 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that US nonfarm payrolls rose by 50,000 in December, below expectations of 73,000. The unemployment rate edged down to 4.4%, beating forecasts. November job gains were revised higher, suggesting hiring slowed at year-end even as labour market conditions remained relatively stable.
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