Summary
The U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1%, outperforming expectations and reflecting a resilient labor market as President Biden leaves office.
Despite earlier inflation overshadowing a strong labor recovery post-COVID, hiring remains steady, layoffs subdued, and job openings rising.
Forecasters predict gradual hiring growth in 2025, with small-business optimism and easing Federal Reserve policies driving gains.
Economic indicators, like increased consumer borrowing for auto purchases, suggest mixed but improving confidence.
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