December jobs report: Strong 256,000 increase raises fresh inflation worries
The surprising 256,000 increase in new jobs in December and a declining unemployment rate is good news, but the latest employment reports masks recent softness in the labor market. The increase in new jobs in December, for example, was centered on just four industries: Health care, government, retail and leisure and hospitality.
Why the blowout jobs report is tanking stocks and sending yields spiking
"Markets tried to front-run the Fed on the level of interest rates and are now paying the price," Jamie Cox of Harris Financial Group said.
Jobs Report Today: December Hiring Smashes Estimates
Payrolls: 256,000 jobs added in December vs. 153,000 expected, according to economists surveyed by FactSet. Unemployment rate: 4.1%, down from 4.2% in November. Revisions: October
Stock Market Today: Dow down 600 points as Treasury yields surge after December jobs report
U.S. stock futures leaned lower Friday on concern over possible export restrictions on Nvidia, ahead of key data on the jobs market. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 41 points, or 0.1%, to 42837. S&P 500 futures dropped 17 points, or 0.3%, to 5942.
December jobs report: U.S. added 256,000 non-farm jobs, beating expectations
The economy created 256,000 jobs in December, much stronger than what was predicted by Wall Street experts and more than 40,000 from the previous month, the Labor Department in its report released on Friday.
Stock Market Today: Stocks Slide, Bond Yields Jump After Strong Jobs Report
The final jobs report of 2024 showed an uptick in hiring and a slight decrease in the unemployment rate. Get updates on stocks and other markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite.
U.S. Stocks May Come Under Pressure After Strong Jobs Report
After ending Wednesday's trading little changed, stocks are likely to come under pressure in early trading on Friday as trading
Stock Futures Slide After Strong December Jobs Report
Stock futures were sliding after the latest jobs report killed any lingering hopes of a January interest-rate cut. The Labor Department said the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, well ahead of expectations at 153,
Stocks Open Lower as Bond Yields Rise After Strong December Jobs Data
Stocks opened lower on Friday after strong U.S. jobs data sent bond yields spiking. The Nasdaq Composite was down 1.9%. The Labor Department said the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, which was well ahead of economists' expectations at 153,
Strong US jobs report sends stocks sliding, dollar rising
Wall Street stocks slid and the dollar climbed Friday as a blockbuster US jobs report dimmed hopes of further interest-rate cuts.
Hiring Blew Past Expectations With 256,000 Jobs Added in December
The U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.1%, the Labor Department said ...
Hiring picks up steam as employers add a quarter-million new jobs to close out the year
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Top 10 Industries Hiring Remote Jobs In 2025, From Research
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The US economy ended 2024 with a bang, adding more jobs than expected in December while unemployment ticked down
The labor market showed unexpected signs of strength in December.
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 ...
Final Jobs Report for 2024: Solid Labor Market - Will It Stay That Way?
The Labor Department released its final jobs report for 2024 this morning. It showed another strong month of job growth, with ...
Dow Jones Today: Stocks Plunge, Led by Tech Selloff, After December Jobs Report; Treasury Yields Surge to Highest Level Since 2023
Stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday after labor market data for December came in much hotter than expected, adding to ...