U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate slips to 4.1%
CNBC Markets· Nov 6, 2026 · 2:57 PM
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 59,000 in October as the unemployment rate was expected to hold steady at 4.2%.
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