First Jobs Report Of 2025: Labor Market Still Solid
The Labor Department has released its first jobs report of the year, covering January 2025. It shows that payrolls grew by 143,000 — somewhat lower than economists’ expectations of 175,000. On the other hand, payroll growth for the end of 2024 was revised up quite a bit. Over the past 3 months, payroll growth has averaged a very strong 234,000.
Friday’s report provided evidence of slowing expansion. The 143,000 jobs added would be the weakest January total since 2016.
U.S. stock futures steadied on Friday ahead of U.S. payrolls data, with investors cautiously optimistic that the world might ...
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Company bringing 150 jobs to western North Carolina as part of $175 million investmentAn energy company is bringing 150 jobs to western North Carolina as part of its $175 million investment in Yancey County.
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