U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.4%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 73,000 in December as the unemployment rate moved lower to 4.5%.

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U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.4%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 73,000 in December as the unemployment rate moved lower to 4.5%.
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