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Friday's jobs report could present a mixed view of the labor market. Here's what to expect
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report a gain of 155,000 jobs, a step down from the surprising 227,000 increase in November.
What To Expect From This Week's Jobs Report
U.S. employers likely added 153,000 jobs in December, close to the average of the last six months, while the unemployment rate likely held steady at a relatively low 4.2%. The job market has slowed since the post-pandemic boom but has stayed stable.
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US December Jobs Report Expected to Showcase Healthy Labor Market
US employers likely added a healthy number of jobs in December and the unemployment rate was unchanged, showcasing a labor market that for another year defied expectations for a sharper slowdown.
Dow Edges Up. Jobs Report Could Bring Action Friday.
The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.1%. The stock market floundered around like a fish out of water for much of the session. ADP private payrolls came in lower than expected, but nonfarm payrolls from the Labor Department on Friday will really move markets.
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