US economy added 165,000 jobs in October, beating expectations

Global Business Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:36:07 GMT Moderate confidence — 71/100

economy added 165,000 jobs in October, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The unemployment rate also decreased slightly to 4.1 percent, the BLS reported.

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economy added 165,000 jobs in October, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The unemployment rate also decreased slightly to 4.1 percent, the BLS reported.

Sources: The Hill