en|en|#USJobsData US Jobs Data Forecast for December 2025: Steady Growth

The US labor market is expected to end 2025 with positive job growth, albeit at a slower pace than the peak. Economists forecast the economy to add between 150,000 and 160,000 nonfarm payrolls in December.

This represents a more sustainable adjustment to growth, consistent with the Federal Reserve's "soft landing" target. The unemployment rate is forecast to remain stable at around 4.2%. Wage growth (average hourly earnings) is also closely watched, with expectations for a slight increase, suggesting the market remains tight but inflationary pressures are easing $LUNC $LUNA $USTC