US economy added 143,000 jobs in January
1. U.S. added 143,000 jobs in January, below expectations. 2. Unemployment rate was 4%, lower than forecasted. 3. Wage growth higher than anticipated at 0.5% month-over-month. 4. Manufacturing sector added jobs, contrary to predictions of job loss. 5. Healthcare sector grew but lagged its 2024 monthly average.