Wage growth was less than expected in December, showing that inflation could be slowing down. Wages rose 0.3 percent in December, which is up 4.6 percent from a year ago, but still below the 5 percent estimate.
The healthcare sector added 55,000 jobs in December. The stock market also rallied during the month.
Economists warn that the U.S. will likely experience at least a shallow recession during 2023.
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