Key Points Only 50,000 jobs were created in December, below forecasts, while unemployment still dipped to 4.4%. Productivity surged late in 2025, allowing businesses to expand output without adding many workers. A shrinking federal workforce and rising part-time employment show deeper labor-market adjustments underway. The United States closed 2025 with a paradox: hiring slowed sharply, […]
Global Economy Briefing: January 9, 2026
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