"December Jobs Report: Market Implications Amid Hiring Slowdown and Economic Signals"
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The December jobs report is expected to show a slight cooling in the labor market with the addition of 170,000 jobs, a decrease from November's 199,000, and a slight uptick in the unemployment rate to 3.8% from 3.7%. Despite this, the labor market remains strong with low unemployment and layoffs, and job vacancies still higher than pre-pandemic levels, indicating continued demand for workers and potential for a 'soft landing' for the economy.
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