# US job growth beats expectations in October despite economic uncertainty

https://mins.news/en/item/132474

- The Guardian, 2026-11-06 13:42 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/nov/06/us-job-growth-october

> 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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