U.S. Adds 145,000 Jobs in December, Jobless Rate Holds at 3.5%

The video discusses the U.S. economic indicators for December 2019, highlighting an unchanged unemployment rate at 3.5% and a stable participation rate of 63.2%. Earnings showed a slight increase, but job gains from previous months were revised down. Manufacturing faced job losses, possibly due to tariffs, while construction and retail sectors saw job gains. The household survey reported job creation and a stable unemployment rate. The EU six rate, which includes discouraged workers, reached a record low of 6.7%.

What was the change in the unemployment rate according to the report?

• It decreased by 0.5%

• It remained unchanged

• It increased by 0.5%

• It increased by 1%

What was the net change in jobs over the past two months?

• 10,000 more jobs

• 14,000 more jobs

• No change

• 14,000 fewer jobs

Which sector experienced significant job losses due to tariffs?

• Construction

• Retail

• Technology

• Primary metals

How many jobs were added in the construction sector?

• 12,000

• 20,000

• 41,000

• 58,000

What was the EU six unemployment rate, including discouraged workers?

• 7.7%

• 6.7%

• 8.7%

• 5.7%