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Hiring stays strong as inflation squeezes spending power

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 06 November 2026, 16:23 UTC ·9 sec listen

Employers in the United States added 165,000 jobs last month, more than expected, while unemployment eased to 4.1 percent. The report points to continued hiring, even as inflation continues to weaken what Americans can afford.

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