Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Erik Sherman reports on business, economics, finance, tech, and law. The January 2026 jobs report — put off from last week because ...

It's jobs day in America. The US added 50,000 jobs in December, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' monthly report on the employment situation.

The Labor Department released its final jobs report of 2025 on Friday. The December jobs report showed employers adding 50,000 jobs during the month. While below top-line expectations, the gains were ...

The U.S. economy experienced almost zero job growth in 2025, according to revised federal data. On a more encouraging note: Hiring has picked up in 2026. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...