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U.S. Added Just 50,000 Jobs In December, Entertainment Industry Employment Falls

January 9, 2026

Labor Department building in Washington, D. C. Employers added just 50,000 jobs in December, affirming an end-of-the-year hiring slowdown even as the economy has shown significant growth. Jobs in movies and music fell by 2,100 to 394,300, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.

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Jobs among broadcast and content providers dropped slightly, about 100 positions to 334,000.
The unemployment rate fell slightly, to 4.4%.
The job gains were primarily in food services and drinking places, health care and social assistance.
The retail trade lost 25,000 jobs in December.
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U.S. Added Just 50,000 Jobs In December, Entertainment Industry Employment Falls

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U.S. Added Just 50,000 Jobs In December, Entertainment Industry Employment Falls

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