U.S. Job Growth Surges with 227,000 New Jobs in November

The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November, surpassing expectations, with significant growth in healthcare, hospitality, and government sectors. Despite the job gains, the unemployment rate slightly increased to 4.2%, indicating a still-stagnant labor market. The Federal Reserve is likely to consider these figures in its December meeting, potentially leading to interest rate cuts to stimulate economic growth. Consumer sentiment has improved for the fifth consecutive month, although political divisions influence economic perceptions.