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The U.S. gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

by The Associated Press December 16, 2025

written by The Associated Press December 16, 2025

By Paul Wiseman WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports. The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, highest since 2021. Both the Oct...

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The U.S. gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

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