U.S. Adds 156,000 Jobs in Dec., Jobless Rate at 4.7%

The video discusses the U.S. unemployment rate, which increased slightly to 4.7%, and highlights wage growth with average hourly earnings rising by 0.4%. It reviews job growth in 2016, noting a total of 2.2 million jobs added, marking the sixth consecutive year of such growth. The video also details sector-specific job gains, particularly in healthcare, social assistance, and manufacturing, while noting losses in mining, logging, and construction. Additionally, it mentions revisions to previous data for September and October.

What was the unemployment rate mentioned in the video?

• 4.5%

• 4.7%

• 5.0%

• 4.9%

How much did the average hourly earnings increase by?

• 0.2%

• 0.3%

• 0.5%

• 0.4%

What was the total job growth in 2016?

• 2.5 million

• 1.5 million

• 2.0 million

• 2.2 million

Which sector experienced the largest job gains?

• Healthcare

• Manufacturing

• Mining

• Construction

Which sector saw the biggest drop in jobs?

• Social assistance

• Transportation

• Temporary health services

• Healthcare