#USJobsData Here’s a recent-update snapshot of key U.S. jobs data — what’s working, what’s flipping, and what’s unclear.

📌 Recent Labour Market Highlights

• Low unemployment-benefit claims & claims drop to 3-year low

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits recently dipped to the lowest in more than three years — a sign many see as evidence the labour market is fending off major distress for now.

For the week ending November 29, 2025, filings fell to ~191,000, a level not seen since September 2022.

Despite widespread headlines about layoffs, this suggests many workers remain employed or are not immediately turning to unemployment.

• But private payroll data shows contraction — signalling weakness

According to the private-sector ADP report, the U.S. lost 32,000 private jobs in November 2025 — a surprise compared with expectations of a modest gain.

That drop contrasts with prior months and has cast doubt on the near-term resilience of hiring in many industries.

With official monthly employment data delayed (due to previous U.S. government shutdowns), many are relying more on such private sector signals — which lean weaker at present.

• Mixed signals — unstable labour demand + cautious hiring

Data from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) shows job openings fell to ~7.6 million in December 2024, down from ~8.2 million in November.

While layoffs remain relatively low, hiring and quits rates have not accelerated; many firms appear cautious, aligning with a “hold-steady” rather than “expand-aggressively” posture.

Overall, growth in employment — especially in 2024 — slowed compared with previous years. For instance, the average monthly job gain in 2024 was about 168,000, down from 216,000 in 2023.

• Revisions highlight uncertainty: actual job creation was weaker than first thought