#USNonFarmPayrollReport The latest report for November 2025 indicates a moderate gain of 64,000 jobs, missing expectations and down from October's 119,000 gain. This slowdown signals a moderation in labor market strength, with job growth remaining positive but decelerating. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6%, the highest since 2021, with 500,000 more Americans jobless compared to last year.
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🌟Job Growth:_ 64,000 new jobs added in November, below expectations
🌟Unemployment Rate:_ 4.6%, up from 4.4% in September
🌟Wage Growth:_ Average hourly earnings increased by 0.30% month-on-month, maintaining a solid pace
🌟Sector Performance:_ Health care (+46,000 jobs) and construction (+28,000 jobs) drove growth, while federal government employment declined (-6,000 jobs)
The report suggests a labor market in transition, with employers cautious amid tighter financial conditions and external uncertainties. The Federal Reserve is likely to maintain a cautious stance on rate hikes, balancing inflation control with labor market resilience.