US Private Nonfarm Payrolls Fall to 37,000 in December, Missing Estimates
Published on: Jan. 9, 2026, 7:14 p.m. | Source: scanx.trade
US private nonfarm payrolls for December came in at 37,000, significantly below the estimated 75,000 and marking a decline from November's 69,000. The disappointing employment data indicates weakening momentum in private sector hiring and suggests reduced business confidence in job creation during the year's final month.
