Breaking news: U.S. job growth ends 2024 strong

Employers added 256,000 jobs in December, a stronger-than-expected result at the end of the year.

View in browser Jan. 10, 2025, 8:59 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Karl Russell U.S. Job Growth Ends the Year Strong Employers added 256,000 jobs in December. The stronger-than-expected result sent stocks downward on the prospect of a hotter economy delaying or halting rate cuts. Follow live updates Sign up for the the DealBook newsletter. Our columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin and his Times colleagues help you make sense of major business and policy headlines — and the power-brokers who shape them. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018