U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4%
- Posted on January 9, 2026
- By CNBC
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U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 73,000 in December as the unemployment rate moved lower to 4.5%.
