US job growth misses expectations in January

US job growth slows in January; unemployment rate at 4.0%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in January after robust gains in the prior two months, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably will give the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until June.
January Jobs Report Reveals Weaker Growth Than Predicted—Weakest Start To Year Since 2016
The first jobs report since President Donald Trump’s inauguration came out Friday morning, falling short of headline expectations in the weakest start to a year for overall job growth since before the COVID-19 pandemic, though other data points revealed a resilient labor market.
Job Growth Slowed in January, but Overall Picture Remains Solid
U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.
Moderate US job growth expected in noisy January employment report
U.S. job growth likely slowed in January, partly restrained by wild fires in California and cold weather across much of the country.
Wildfires and Weather Weigh on Job Growth in January
Weather conditions once again created significant headwinds for U.S. workers as job growth slowed more than expected in January. Employers added 143,000 jobs to nonfarm payrolls in January, according to the latest data published Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
January Jobs Report Keeps Rates on Pause: What the Experts Are Saying
The unemployment rate, which is derived from a separate survey, declined to 4% from 4.1% the prior month. Economists expected the unemployment rate to remain unchanged. Average hourly earnings increased 0.5% in January, which was higher than forecast.
US job growth misses expectations in January; unemployment rate at 4.0%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in January, likely restrained by wildfires in California and cold weather across much of the country, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably gives the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until June.
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