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US Adds 256K Jobs in December

US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations

The Labor Department released its jobs report for December, which showed the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs last month, well above economists' expectations.

USA TODAY on MSN · 11h

Jobs report today: U.S. added booming 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment at 4.1%

Employers added 256,000 jobs in December despite uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's policies. Unemployment dipped to 4.1%

Hosted on MSN · 8h

Economy adds 256,000 jobs in December as hiring picked up toward the end of 2024

The U.S. labor market added 256,000 jobs in December, a strong showing at the end of 2024, as the labor market revved up toward the end of the year. The unemployment rate also improved, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics,

Federal Reserve, December Jobs

Forbes · 13h

Strong December Jobs Report Kills Chances Of A January Fed Rate Cut

Before the strong December jobs report was released, the odds were already low for an interest rate cut in the next Federal Reserve decision on January 29.

MarketWatch on MSN · 13h

Surprising December jobs growth is denting chances of a first-half Fed rate cut

Friday’s unexpectedly big increase in December nonfarm payrolls was leading to a reduced market-based likelihood for any rate cut by the Federal Reserve until September, based on one method of calculating expectations — and one big bank sees the risks tilting toward a rate hike.

Reuters on MSN · 15h

US dollar bounces back as strong jobs data backs Fed rate-cut pause

The U.S. dollar rallied across the board on Friday after data showed the world's largest economy created more jobs than expected last month, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will pause its rate-cutting cycle at its policy meeting later this month.

Pay Up, Remote Jobs

GOBankingRates on MSN · 14h

4 Jobs That Pay Over $250K This Year With Remote Work Availability

Thanks to COVID-19, earning money through remote work turned into the new normal, but it didn't last long. While the desire to work from home was high, many companies ordered employees back into

Forbes · 19h

10 Remote Jobs That Pay Up To $100,000+ In 2025

Resuming your job search for the new year and wondering what to look for? Here are the top 10 remote jobs of 2025, with most paying up to $100,000+ and above.

Fox Business · 1d

2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000

Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.

Stocks, US jobs

Reuters · 7h

Treasury yields rise, stock falls pressured by stronger-than-expected US jobs data

Global stocks fell while U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will likely keep interest rates elevated for longer than traders were betting on.

Business Insider · 8h

U.S. Stocks Close Sharply Lower As Strong Jobs Data Raises Interest Rate Concerns

U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday due to heavy selling across the board as buoyant non-farm payroll data raised concerns that the Federal

Daily Journal · 14h

Strong US jobs report sends stocks sliding, dollar rising

Wall Street stocks slumped and the dollar climbed on Friday as a robust US jobs report dimmed hopes of further interest rate cuts.

LA Times on MSN15h

U.S. hiring picks up in December; wildfires add to cloudy jobs outlook for California

The U.S. economy created a burst of new jobs in December, capping a solid year of employment growth marked by big gains in ...

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Jobs report fuels Treasury yield surge as markets brace for 5% threshold

A recent surge in U.S. Treasury yields may gain even more momentum after a strong jobs report reinforced expectations that ...

14h

December jobs report: Strong 256,000 increase raises fresh inflation worries

The surprising 256,000 increase in new jobs in December and a declining unemployment rate is good news, but the latest ...

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California pledged to cut 10,000 vacant state jobs. Why were only two thirds eliminated?

California hopes to achieve billions in savings through reducing departments’ expenses and closing prison facilities.

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Top 10 Industries Hiring Remote Jobs In 2025, From Research

Not all industries are created equal when it comes to remote work. Here are the top 10 industries for remote jobs in the U.S.

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US economy likely added 153,000 jobs last month, returning to normal after strike and hurricanes

Getting a clear view of the U.S. job market hasn’t been easy the past few months. Hurricanes and a big strike at Boeing threw ...

Stock futures slip as Wall Street braces for Friday's jobs report: Live updates

The moves come as Wall Street is gearing up for December's nonfarm payrolls reading, which is scheduled to come out at 8:30 a ...

200,000 Wall Street Jobs May Be Slashed By Artificial Intelligence

The financial services sector is facing disruption as AI technologies threaten to displace a considerable share of its ...

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