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U.S. adds 165,000 jobs as unemployment falls

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 06 November 2026, 13:49 UTC ·11 sec listen

U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs last month, beating forecasts, while unemployment fell to 4.1%, according to a Labor Department report. The figures point to a stronger-than-expected labor market, though they offer only one snapshot of hiring.

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