Unemployment Rate Dips Lower Jobs Growth In the last month of 2025, the economy added 50,000 new jobs, slightly less than the previous month, but in line with hiring activity over the past year. Overall payroll employment rose by 584,000 in 2025, with an average monthly gain of 49,000. Top Industries Not surprisingly, jobs growth continued in familiar segments: hospitality plus healthcare and social assistance.  Unemployment The unemployment rate dropped from (an adjusted) 4.

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