America’s employers added a solid 223,000 jobs in December, evidence that the economy remains healthy. The December job growth, though a decent gain, amounted to the lowest monthly increase in two years. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, matching a 53-year low, the Labor Department said Friday. The monthly employment report offered other signs that
US hiring stays brisk as employers add 223,000 jobs in December
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