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U.S. adds 165,000 jobs in October as unemployment falls to 4.1%

Economy · First reported 6 Nov, 13:31 · Updated 13:46

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The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding economists’ expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. One report also noted slow wage growth and rising inflation; brief reports emphasized the hiring rebound and stronger-than-expected results. [0579ec9f-374f-0b92-bd55-5a0a238d]

  • The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, exceeding economists’ expectations.
  • The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%; one report described the labor market as rebounding from a soft September.
  • Average hourly earnings rose 3.1% from a year earlier, but the report said wage growth remained below inflation.
  • The report put inflation at 3.7% and said it was rising.
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Jobs added
165,000 in October
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Estimate cited
65,000 jobs
Annual hourly earnings growth
3.1%
Inflation reported
3.7%, described as rising

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