The year-over-year increase was the most since February 2025
Layoffs and number of Americans quitting their jobs both fell slightly
Revised number is half the original estimate
Rise in retailer profit margins suggests tariffs costs being passed on to consumers
It's forecasting U.S. GDP growth, along with a decline in inflation, unemployment rate
Exports rose 6% last year, while imports rose nearly 5%
Report also contains revised numbers for 2025, cutting job creations by more than half
Employers have added just 28,000 jobs a month since March
The economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September
AI investment in North America, Asia helps boost outlook