U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January, fewer than expected

US job growth slows in January; unemployment rate at 4.0% - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

WASHINGTON — U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in January after robust gains in the prior two months, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably will give the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until June.

January 2025 Jobs Report: How Many Jobs Were Created, Is Hiring Down And What Is The Unemployment Rate?

The U.S. economy entered 2025 with a combination of challenges and optimism. Although 143,000 new jobs were created last month, which fell short of expectations, the unemployment rate still dipped to 4% per new reports published on Feb. 7 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to CNN. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to hold steady at 4.1% with 170,000 new jobs added, per FactSet estimates. The report offered a closer look at …

U.S. employers added just 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate fell to 4% at the start of 2025. At the same time, the government revised up payrolls for November and December.

U.S. employers added only 143,000 jobs last month, but the unemployment rate dropped to 4% to start 2025 and the government revised the November and December payrolls upwards.

Employers added 143,000 jobs in January amid a slowdown in the labor market

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs in January than economists had forecast, although the jobless rate edged lower.

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