The U.S. Employment Trends Index (ETI), a key indicator of employment-related economic trends, has experienced a slight decrease, settling at 104.27 in December 2025. This marks a small decline from November's figure of 104.64. The updated data was released on January 12, 2026, providing insights into the economic and employment landscape in the United States as the year came to a close.
December's ETI highlights the challenges faced by the job market in adapting to shifting economic conditions. The index, which is derived from eight labor-market indicators, is used to anticipate changes in employment, offering a comprehensive picture of the employment environment in the country.
With this minor downturn, analysts and economists will be closely monitoring subsequent data releases to gauge how forthcoming months may shape employment trends. Stakeholders in both public policy and private sectors are keenly observing these developments to inform their strategies for navigating the evolving employment sector in 2026.