U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in October as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.
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U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in October as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%.
Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past expectations
Hiring across the U.S. surged last month and unemployment dipped, a sign the job market is picking up speed.
Hiring jumps: The economy added 165,000 jobs last month
The U.S. job market improved last month, according to a report from the Labor Department Friday. Employers added more jobs than forecasters had expected and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.
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3 outlets from United States are covering this story: CNBC, CBS News and NPR. CNBC published it first, on November 6, 2026; the last outlet to join was NPR, less than an hour later.
Key names in the coverage: Labor Department Friday.
