Employment Report: 165K Jobs Added in October, Better Than Expected

Published on November 6, 2026

The latest employment report showed that 165,000 jobs were added in October, compared to September's 60,000 gain. This figure was significantly higher than the projected addition of 65,000 jobs. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.2% to 4.1%.

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