According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US Economy added 312,000 jobs in December. Â
Breaking #FoxNews Alert : US economy added 312,000 jobs in December, blowing past expectations
— Michael Moates (@freedom_moates) January 4, 2019
Wage Growth was also strong
Wage growth, at +3.2% year-over-year, ties with October for highest since April 2009—comfortably the highest of this expansion.
— Neil Irwin (@Neil_Irwin) January 4, 2019
Here is a little more expanded breakdown
Unemployment rises to 3.9% from 3.7%. Strong 0.4% gain on wages. +3.2% year-over-year.
— Neil Irwin (@Neil_Irwin) January 4, 2019
Great news on wages.