US Economy Surpasses Expectations with 130,000 New Jobs in Last Month
The US economy demonstrated unexpected strength, adding 130,000 jobs last month. This growth slashed the unemployment rate to 4.3%, as released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Economists had predicted a modest increase of 75,000 jobs, anticipating the unemployment rate to remain at 4.4%.
Job Market Trends and Revisions
This robust employment gain marks the best month since December 2024. The report, which was released after a brief government shutdown, also shed light on recent labor market trends.
Annual Job Growth Revisions
- In 2025, the US economy added only 181,000 jobs.
- This is significantly lower than the earlier estimate of 584,000 jobs.
- The average job gain for the year was adjusted to just 15,000 per month, down from 50,000.
The revisions indicate that 2025 was one of the weakest years for employment growth since 2003, outside of a recession.
Data Revision Methodology
January job reports typically undergo revisions to incorporate comprehensive employment data. The BLS utilizes two methods for accurate job counting:
- Monthly payroll estimates based on employer surveys.
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages from state unemployment insurance tax records.
This year’s benchmark revision revealed a net reduction of 898,000 jobs from April 2024 to March 2025. Notably, the non-seasonally adjusted figure indicated a downward adjustment of 862,000 jobs.
As the story evolves, further updates from Filmogaz.com will provide additional insights into the US job market.
