Key points:

The nationwide unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but was much higher for certain groups. Employer demand is increasingly concentrated among healthcare fields, squeezing out workers who don’t want or are not qualified for these jobs. Unemployment has risen

Original Link: https://www.hiringlab.org/2025/12/18/december-labor-market-update-final-jobs-report/