BlockBeats News: On January 7, U.S. corporate hiring in December rose modestly, signaling weak growth momentum entering 2026. According to data from the ADP Research Institute, private sector employment increased by 41,000 after last month's decline, falling short of expectations.
Nela Richardson, Chief Economist at ADP, stated in a comment: "Despite large employers contracting, small institutions recovered from November's layoffs through active hiring at year-end." The report further demonstrates that the labor market is gradually cooling but has not deteriorated rapidly. Recent hiring activity has been lackluster, the unemployment rate has risen, which has not only affected economists' predictions for the new year but also influenced Americans' own outlook on employment prospects. (Golden Ten)
