U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy

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  U.S. Hiring Slowed to 143,000 Jobs in January

  U.S. employers added 143,000 jobs last month, somewhat fewer than forecast, while unemployment fell to 4 percent and hourly earnings rose.
  
  The New York Times - 9h
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  What the January Jobs Report Means for Small Businesses

  A slight cooling off of the labor market saw job creation falling behind expectations, but the unemployment rate dipped slightly too, Bureau of Labor Statistics data show.
  
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  The New York Times - 12h
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  What to Know About the January Jobs Report

  Job creation has fallen in 2025 but unemployment has also dipped.
  
  Inc. - 13h

• U.S. economy added just 143,000 jobs in January but unemployment rate fell to 4%

  Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 169,000 in January, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.
  
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