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U.S. Payrolls Rise 50,000 in December, Unemployment Falls

December's payroll growth was below expectations, yet the unemployment rate decreased to 4.4%.
WHO: U.S. Labor Market
WHAT: Payrolls rose 50,000, unemployment rate fell
WHEN: Jan 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Mixed signals from hiring and household employment gains
Sources (4): CNBC Top News, NBC News, NPR, UPI

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