Economy

December jobs report will provide a final read on U.S. employment in a year of uncertainty

January 9, 2026

The upcoming December jobs report is anticipated to provide insights into the U. S. labor market's performance in 2025, following the longest government data shutdown in history. Economists predict a rebound, forecasting the addition of 73,000 jobs and a slight decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.5%.

December jobs report will provide a final read on U.S. employment in a year of uncertainty

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Key Highlights

The December jobs report will be released at 8:30 a. m. ET.
Economists expect the U. S. economy to add 73,000 jobs in December.
The unemployment rate is projected to decrease to 4.5%.
November's unemployment rate was 4.6%, indicating recent weakness.

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December jobs report will provide a final read on U.S. employment in a year of uncertainty

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December jobs report will provide a final read on U.S. employment in a year of uncertainty

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