Watch CBS News

Key takeaways from mixed December jobs report

Name: Key takeaways from mixed December jobs report
Uploaded: 2026-01-09T17:17:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 45 s
Description: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, which is lower than analysts had expected. However, the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.4%. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the U.S. added 50,000 jobs in December, which is lower than analysts had expected. However, the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.4%. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.