US Economy Adds 143,000 Jobs in January, Unemployment Rate Declines

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In January, the US economy saw the addition of 143,000 non-farm payroll jobs, which was below analyst predictions of 170,000. The unemployment rate decreased to 4% from 4.1%, while average hourly earnings increased by 4.1% year-over-year, surpassing the expected growth of 3.8%. This data indicates continued strength in the labor market.

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