U.S. Job Growth Slows in January Amid Revisions and Weather Disruptions

The U.S. economy added fewer jobs than expected in January, signaling a potential slowdown in labor demand. However, analysts cautioned that the figures may be distorted by annual revisions and extreme weather conditions.

• Nonfarm payrolls: 143,000 (below the forecast of 169,000).
• December jobs revised upward: 307,000 (previously reported as 256,000).

The weaker-than-expected job growth could influence Federal Reserve policy, as slower hiring might ease concerns about inflationary wage pressures. However, analysts remain cautious about reading too much into the data due to seasonal adjustments and weather-related disruptions.