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EconomyUS job growth beats expectations in October despite economic uncertainty

The US added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding economists’ expectations, while unemployment edged down to 4.1%. Hiring remained sluggish but layoffs were limited. Inflation has outpaced wage growth, and economists expect the Federal Reserve to raise rates again in December.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-06 13:42Original

US job growth beats expectations in October despite economic uncertainty
US job growth beats expectations in October despite economic uncertaintyEconomy