International Economic

US non-farm payrolls beat forecasts in December, rise by 256,000

By Alexander Bueso

Date: Friday 10 Jan 2025

(Sharecast News) - Hiring in the US picked up modestly at the end of 2024, but nevertheless came in well ahead of forecasts.
According to the Department of Labor, in seasonally adjusted terms non-farm payrolls jumped by 256,000 in December.

That compared to a consensus forecast for 165,000.

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