U.S. Job Growth Stalls Amid Mixed Sector Performance
Published on: Feb. 4, 2026, 7:20 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
U.S. private payrolls grew by only 22,000 jobs in January, falling short of expectations. Job gains were seen in education, health services, and construction sectors, while losses occurred in professional services and manufacturing. Wage growth slowed slightly, and federal government data release was delayed due to a shutdown.
