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Economy adds 256,000 jobs

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The US economy ended 2024 with a bang, adding more jobs than expected in December while unemployment ticked down

The US labor market ended 2024 on a high note, adding 256,000 jobs in December, above the forecast of 164,000. Unemployment unexpectedly dropped from 4.2% in November to 4.1% in December. The consensus expectation was that the rate would hold steady.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Economy adds 256,000 jobs in December as hiring picked up toward the end of 2024

The U.S. labor market cooled substantially in 2024, as employers sharply curtailed hiring and workers faced increasing difficulty finding jobs, although there are no signs of a recession.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Jobs report today: U.S. added booming 256,000 jobs in December, unemployment at 4.1%

Employers added 256,000 jobs in December despite uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's policies. Unemployment dipped to 4.1%

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The Associated Press - Busines… · 1d

Stock market today: Wall Street recoils after good news on the economy raises inflation worries

U.S. stocks are recoiling on worries that good news on the job market may prove to be bad for Wall Street by keeping inflation and interest rates high.

Los Angeles Times · 1d

Wall Street recoils after good news on the economy raises inflation worries

U.S. stocks dropped on worries that good news on the job market may prove to be bad for Wall Street by keeping inflation and interest rates high.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

Stock market today: Good news on the economy fans inflation fears and drags Wall Street lower again

U.S. stocks are recoiling on worries that good news on the job market may be too good and prove to be bad for Wall Street by keeping inflation and interest rates high

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Strong economy, safe asset demand boosted US dominance in capital flows, White House says

The strength of the U.S. economic recovery post-COVID and a quest for safe-haven investments helped boost U.S. dominance of ...

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Economy poised for a solid year in 2025. But these Trump plans could slow growth.

The economy and job market are likely to turn in a solid year in 2025 but growth is set to slow as Trump tariff, immigration ...

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US hiring grows at robust pace, indicating Trump will inherit healthy economy

U.S. hiring grew at a robust pace in December, far exceeding economists' expectations and demonstrating the health of the ...

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The economy grew rapidly in the past 2 years. Can it keep it up under Trump 2.0?

The economy has grown rapidly in the past two years and companies hope to get another lift from a business-friendly Trump ...

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China is back to hoarding gold ahead of an uncertain time for its economy in Trump's second term

Goldman Sachs predicts gold could reach $3,000 per ounce by the second quarter of 2026 amid strong central bank demand.

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Ethiopia launches stock exchange in fresh step to liberalise economy

Ethiopia launched a securities exchange on Friday, in what officials touted as a milestone in Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ...

How politics could derail the world economy in 2025

Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group says a volatile Mideast, Russian disruption and a strained U.S.-China relationship could all ...

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I upgraded to a premium-economy seat on an 8-hour flight. It was so worth the extra $200.

My Neos premium-economy upgrade got me perks like lounge access, a delicious in-flight meal, and a spacious seat for my eight ...

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