US job growth exceeds expectations in October despite economic uncertainty
US job growth exceeded expectations in October, with 165, 000 jobs added and the unemployment rate at 4. 1%. The Labor Department reported an 84, 000 increase in average hourly wages, which contributed to the higher employment number.
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Published 06 Nov 2026, 13:42 UTC · Updated 06 Nov 2026, 14:14 UTC
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