December hiring slows to 50,000 jobs as unemployment dips to 4.4%
- Posted on January 9, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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December hiring slows to 50,000 jobs as unemployment dips to 4.4%
Sluggish hiring last month closed out a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even as layoffs and unemployment have also been low
