U.S. hiring cools in January; unemployment claims in California increase due to the fires
- Posted on February 7, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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U.S. hiring cools in January; unemployment claims in California increase due to the fires
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U.S. job growth slowed at the start of the year, the government said Friday, as business services, manufacturing and other major industries held back on adding new jobs amid increased uncertainty around the economy.