US companies created far fewer jobs than expected in December, marking the smallest increase since early 2011. On the other hand, the unemployment rate fell more than expected, hitting its lowest since October 2008. XNUMX.
In all, 74 jobs have been created, against the 200 expected by analysts. As reported by the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate fell to 6,7 from 7% a month earlier, as analysts expected a unchanged figure.