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U.S. unemployment rate rises, a warning sign for the economy

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Dec. 16, 2025, 9:35 a.m. ET

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U.S. Unemployment Rate Rises, a Warning Sign for the Economy

Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, according to data delayed by the government shutdown. The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.6 percent, the highest level in four years.

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