# US job growth beats expectations in October; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

https://mins.news/en/item/132458

- Reuters, 2026-11-06 13:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-job-growth-beats-expectations-october-unemployment-rate-falls-41-2026-11-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aeddb102a145b00011d7d9c

> US nonfarm payrolls grew more than expected in October, while unemployment fell to 4.1%. The figures suggest the labor market remained resilient and give the Federal Reserve more room to focus on inflation.

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