Employers added 50,000 jobs in December, capping a year of weak hiring
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
Last updated: 2026-01-09 16:58:32 ET
The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.
Economists think investment in technology is helping companies do more with less labor.
Economists see the services sector continuing to expand moderately as long as consumer spending holds up.
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