The U.S. added just 64,000 jobs in November — a sign the labor market is slowing

In this May 7, 2020, file photo, the entrance to the Labor Department is seen near the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

The job market continues to show signs of cooling.

U.S. employers added just 64,000 jobs in November, according to a delayed report from the Labor Department Tuesday, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.6% from 4.4% in September. That’s the highest unemployment rate in more than four years.

The jobs report was initially set to come out earlier this month, but the government’s ability to monitor the job market was hampered by the six-week federal shutdown.