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U.S. employers add 165,000 jobs in October

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 06 November 2026, 13:50 UTC ·10 sec listen

United States employers added 165,000 jobs in October, well above forecasts, while unemployment fell. The stronger-than-expected report suggests hiring is gaining momentum and offers fresh evidence that the labor market may be picking up speed.

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