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Economy added 165,000 jobs in October, showing strength of expansion

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Halaschak, Z. (2026, November 6). Economy added 165,000 jobs in October, showing strength of expansion. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/finance-and-economy/4794797/economy-october-jobs-trump-labor-market/

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that the U.S. economy added 165,000 new jobs in October, and the unemployment rate dropped by one-tenth of a percent to 4.1%, indicating continued strength in the labor market despite public concerns about economic conditions.
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As of November 6, 2026, the U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, with the unemployment rate dropping to 4.1%, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This figure surpassed economists' expectations, which had predicted a gain of only 59,000 jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. The robust job growth occurred just before midterm elections that focused heavily on affordability issues. Economists noted that while wages remained sluggish, the data suggested ongoing resilience in the labor market despite economic uncertainties like inflation and the war in the Middle East.

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The economy added 165,000 new payroll jobs in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, showing that the labor market is strong despite household discontent with the overall economy.
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The economy added 165,000 new payroll jobs in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, showing that the labor market is strong despite household discontent with the overall economy. asserted
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The unemployment rate fell a tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%. asserted
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