U.S. Adds 156,000 Jobs in Dec., Jobless Rate at 4.7%

The video discusses the U.S. unemployment rate, which increased slightly to 4.7%, and highlights wage growth with average hourly earnings rising by 0.4%. It reviews job growth in 2016, noting a total of 2.2 million jobs added, marking the sixth consecutive year of such growth. The video also details sector-specific job gains, particularly in healthcare, social assistance, and manufacturing, while noting losses in mining, logging, and construction. Additionally, it mentions revisions to previous data for September and October.

What was the unemployment rate mentioned by John?

What was the year-over-year gain in average hourly earnings?

What was the participation rate mentioned in the text?

Which sectors saw the biggest job gains according to the text?

How many jobs were added to the US economy last month?