U.S. Job Growth Stalls as Unemployment Hits Highest Level Since 2021 Under Trump
U.S. job growth slowed sharply in the latest employment report, marking a notable shift in the labor market as gains fell well below expectations and the unemployment rate ticked higher.
Economists had forecast moderate hiring, but according to The Guardian and Reuters, the United States added about 64,000 jobs in November 2025, a fraction of what’s typically seen in a healthy economy. This follows a revised October report showing the economy lost roughly 105,000 jobs. At the same time, the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6%, the highest since 2021, underscoring cooling momentum in the job market.
The weaker numbers come amid broader signs that employers are slowing hiring, particularly in sectors sensitive to rising interest rates and economic uncertainty. Labor economists told Reuters that private-sector hiring demand has cooled compared with last year’s pace.
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“We’re seeing a clear deceleration in monthly payroll additions, especially outside government employment,” said one labor market analyst.
The slowdown matters because hiring has been a key pillar of economic resilience through recent rate hikes and inflation pressures. A sustained weak jobs cadence could damp consumer spending and complicate Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates.
Economists will closely watch December’s numbers for signs the labor market stabilizes or continues cooling.
Expectations are building that softer data could influence monetary policy and market sentiment in early 2026.
Even if next month shows modest gains, the trend toward slower hiring is likely to be a key economic story as the year ends.
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