U.S. Labor Market Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainty
In December, the U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs, far exceeding expectations. Despite tightening monetary policy and geopolitical tensions, the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, signaling a strong labor market. Wage growth moderated to 3.9%, marking a year of solid employment gains.
This solid performance is shaping expectations for the Federal Reserve to slow rate cuts in 2025, as inflation remains above the 2% target. The Fed’s cautious stance and resilient economic data suggest rates may stay elevated longer than expected, impacting market sentiment.
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