U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
1. December job growth surged to 256,000, exceeding expectations significantly. 2. Unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, lower than forecasted levels. 3. Average hourly earnings rose by 0.3%, with annual gains at 3.9%. 4. Stock market futures turned negative post-report, Treasury yields increased. 5. Federal Reserve may reconsider interest rate cuts based on strong labor data.