Total US non-farm payroll employment rises by 143,000 in Jan 2025
Total US non-farm payroll employment rose by 143,000 in January, similar to the average monthly gain of 166,000 in 2024, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4 per cent, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics. Employment in retail trade rose by 34,000 in January. Job gains occurred in general merchandise retailers (plus 31,000) and furniture and home furnishings retailers (plus 5,000).
Total US non-farm payroll employment rose by 143,000 in January, similar to the average monthly gain of 166,000 in 2024, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4 per cent, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics.
Employment in retail trade rose by 34,000 in January.
Job gains occurred in general merchandise retailers (plus 31,000) and furniture and home furnishings retailers (plus 5,000).
