November unemployment rate jumps to 4.6% as labor market shows signs of weakness
New York Post·2025-12-16 22:41
The unemployment rate rose more than expected in November and previous jobs figures were revised downward as the first full report after months of a data fog revealed a weakening labor market.Hiring remained steady as US employers added 64,000 jobs in November, above expectations of a 50,000 increase, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday.But the unemployment rate jumped to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021 – up from 4.4% in September, according to government data.US employers added 64,000 ...