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US Job Growth Slows to 50,000 in December, Marking Weak Year

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In December, the US economy added approximately 50,000 jobs, bringing the unemployment rate down to 4.4%. This figure highlights a year of sluggish job growth, marking 2025 as one of the weakest years for employment gains since 2003, outside of recession periods. The slowdown in hiring is attributed to increased uncertainty stemming from trade and immigration policy changes, as well as persistent inflation and high interest rates. Economists had anticipated a slightly higher job gain of 55,000 for the month. This trend could impact local economies, including El Paso, as businesses navigate these challenging conditions.

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