US Employment Growth Falls Below Expectations in December as Markets Anticipate Potential Rate Cuts
The US added 50,000 jobs in December, missing expectations. This data reinforced hopes for rate cuts and triggered a broad rally across global markets.
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USBureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December 2025, falling short of the 60,000 additions predicted by a Reuters poll. Following the release, stock futures for the USmarket climbed between 0.3% and 0.4%, as the weaker hiring figures reinforced investor expectations for Federal Reserve rate reductions in 2026. The unemployment rate for the month eased to 4.4%, meeting expectations despite the lower payroll growth.
USBureau of Labor Statistics reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 50,000 in December 2025, falling short of the 60,000 additions predicted by a Reuters poll. Following the release, stock futures for the USmarket climbed between 0.3% and 0.4%, as the weaker hiring figures reinforced investor expectations for Federal Reserve rate reductions in 2026. The unemployment rate for the month eased to 4.4%, meeting expectations despite the lower payroll growth.
