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Slower US job growth expected in December; unemployment rate likely dipped

U.S. job growth likely slowed in December amid business caution about hiring because of import tariffs and rising artificial intelligence investment, though an anticipated easing in the unemployment rate to 4.5% could support expectations the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged this month.

WASHINGTON, Jan 9 (Reuters) – U.S. job growth likely slowed in December amid business caution about hiring because of import tariffs and rising artificial intelligence investment, though an anticipated easing in the unemployment rate to 4.5% could su… [5088 chars]

Source: Reuters | Published: 2026-01-09T05:02:53Z

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