In December 2024, the US economy added 256K jobs, marking the highest increase in nine months and surpassing market expectations of 160K. This followed a revised figure of 212K jobs in November. October and November combined saw a downward revision of 8K jobs.
Key sectors showing growth included health care with 46K jobs, government with 33K, and social assistance with 23K. Retail trade also rose by 43.4K jobs, rebounding from a ...

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The CPI increased 0.3% for the month, higher than the 0.2% estimate. On a 12-month basis, the CPI closed 2023 up 3.4%. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for readings of 3.3%.
Food costs were up 2.7% compared with one year ago, down from 2.9% YoY compared to last month.
Energy costs decreased by 2.0% YoY. Energy costs decreased by 5.4% YoY in November.
Used cars and trucks prices decreased by 1.3% YoY.
Shelter costs were up ...