U.S. Job Growth Slows to 143,000 in January, Unemployment Drops to 4%

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In January, the U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs, marking a decrease from the previous months and falling short of expectations, while the unemployment rate improved slightly to 4%. Although job growth has cooled compared to the pandemic's peak, sectors like healthcare and retail saw gains, while mining and oil extraction experienced declines. Analysts remain cautious as changes in immigration policy and tariffs under the new administration could impact future labor market growth.

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