The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that employment in 2025 increased by 584,000 positions, averaging roughly 49,000 per month, significantly lower than 2024's 2 million jobs. Notably, three months in 2025 recorded job losses: June saw 13,000 losses, August had 26,000 losses, and October experienced 173,000 losses, totaling 212,000 positions lost. This marks a departure from 2021 to 2024, when no negative employment months were recorded during Biden's term.