Economy

U.S. economy adds 50,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.4%

January 9, 2026

The U. S. economy added 50,000 jobs in December, maintaining an unemployment rate of 4.4%. This job growth comes amid ongoing economic concerns, including inflation and the impact of government policies on the labor market.

U.S. economy adds 50,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.4%

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Key Highlights

U. S. added 50,000 jobs in December 2023.
Unemployment rate remains at 4.4%.
Economic reports indicate inflation easing to 2.7%.
Federal Reserve has cut interest rates three times consecutively.
Job market shows signs of weakness with delayed reports for October and November.

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U.S. economy adds 50,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.4%

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U.S. economy adds 50,000 jobs in December, unemployment rate at 4.4%

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