The US economy closed out 2024 with another month of massive job growth, adding 256,000 positions in December.

U.S. job growth unexpectedly accelerated in December while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1% as the labor market ended the year on a solid footing, reinforcing views that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged this month.

Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.

The U.S. economy added jobs more rapidly than expected in December, with the unemployment rate declining to 4.1%.

U.S. businesses added 256,000 new positions last month, far exceeding expectations as overall the economy continues to rev up.

December's employment report surprised analysts as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs, outperforming forecasts and maintaining low unemployment amidst ongoing rate challenges.

The US economy defied expectations in December, adding 256,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, surpassing economists forecast of 164,000 and Novembers revised 212,000 increase. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.