Your Money Minute A Snapshot Of The Job Market 12/22/25
Dec 22, 2025
The job market is seeing some intriguing shifts. Unemployment has risen to 4.6%, the highest since July 2021. However, there’s a silver lining with job postings on Indeed increasing for the first time in a year. Most of these new roles are seasonal, primarily part-time positions in retail and logistics, lacking benefits. Tune in for a quick dive into these trends!
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Labor Market Shows Cooling
- The unemployment rate rose to 4.6%, the highest since July 2021, signaling cooling labor market strength.
- Job growth slowed with only 62,000 jobs added in November, indicating softer hiring momentum.
Job Postings Tick Up In November
- Indeed reported an increase in job postings in November, the strongest in a long time.
- The rise was concentrated between November 1 and November 28, marking the first such increase in a year.
Seasonal Roles Drive Hiring Gains
- Many new listings were seasonal, part-time, temporary, hourly roles with no benefits.
- Seasonal retail and logistics hiring dominated the soft temporary jobs season.