U.S. job market adds 165,000 jobs, unemployment falls to 4.1%

U.S. job market adds 165,000 jobs, unemployment falls to 4.1%

The U. S. Labor Department said nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000 in October and the unemployment rate fell to 4.

1%, strengthening expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December. Earlier, payroll firm ADP reported that private-sector employment rose by 86,000 jobs in October, with the biggest gains in trade, transportation, utilities and education and health services. The Labor Department’s figures beat forecasts and reinforced market expectations for tighter monetary policy.

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November 06, 2026
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U.S. October payrolls rise sharply as unemployment falls to 4.1%
U.S. October payrolls rise sharply as unemployment falls to 4.1%

Reuters • 06 Nov 15:08

The Labor Department reported an addition of 165,000 jobs in October and a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.1%, reinforcing expectations of a December rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

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U.S. October payrolls surge 165,000, unemployment drops to 4.1%
U.S. October payrolls surge 165,000, unemployment drops to 4.1%

Reuters • 06 Nov 13:49

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000 in October, beating forecasts, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, prompting higher expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.

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U.S. job market adds 165,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate drops to 4.1%
U.S. job market adds 165,000 jobs in October, unemployment rate drops to 4.1%

CNN • 06 Nov 13:32

The Labor Department reported 165,000 new jobs in October and a decline in the unemployment rate to 4.1%, surpassing forecasts.

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U.S. economy shows strong job growth in October
U.S. economy shows strong job growth in October

CNBC • 06 Nov 13:31

The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, significantly surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%.

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November 04, 2026
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ADP reports private-sector employment rose by 86,000 in October
ADP reports private-sector employment rose by 86,000 in October

Fox Business • 04 Nov 16:29

The payroll firm said private-sector jobs increased by 86,000 in October, surpassing economists' expectations.

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ADP reports 86,000 private-sector jobs added in October, edging past forecasts
ADP reports 86,000 private-sector jobs added in October, edging past forecasts

CNBC • 04 Nov 13:15

The ADP employment report showed private-sector payrolls grew by 86,000 jobs in October, with gains led by trade, transportation, utilities and education and health services.

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