US Added Fewer Jobs Than Expected, Unemployment Rate Dips to 4 Percent

By Andrew Moran The U.S. economy added fewer new jobs than expected in January, offset by a lower unemployment rate and stronger wage growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the country created 143,000 jobs, down from an upwardly revised 307,000 in December 2024. The consensus forecast indicated a reading of 170,000 payroll additions. […]