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January Jobs Report: Growth Amid Population Surge

2/6/2025

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The BLS will release the January 2025 jobs report, incorporating updated U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, affecting data comparability.
Net international migration contributed 84% to a 3.3 million population increase from July 2023 to June 2024.
December's report indicated a drop in unemployment to 4.1% and 256,000 new jobs, with January's forecast at 185,000.
Manufacturing showed growth after 26 months of decline, while the services sector maintained its expansion.

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The BLS will release the January 2025 jobs report, incorporating updated U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, affecting data comparability.
Net international migration contributed 84% to a 3.3 million population increase from July 2023 to June 2024.
December's report indicated a drop in unemployment to 4.1% and 256,000 new jobs, with January's forecast at 185,000.
Manufacturing showed growth after 26 months of decline, while the services sector maintained its expansion.