The US Non-Farm Payroll Report for December 2025 shows that the economy added 50,000 jobs, falling short of the expected 60,000-73,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%, better than the forecasted 4.5%.

Here are some key points:

Job Growth*: 50,000 jobs added in December, down from 56,000 in November

Unemployment Rate*: 4.4%, better than expected

Average Hourly Earnings*: 3.8% increase from previous year

Labor Force Participation Rate*: 62.4%, slightly down from 62.5% in November

The report indicates a slowing labor market, with job growth below expectations. However, the lower unemployment rate suggests some positive trends #USNonFarmPayrollReport