U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, showing surprising strength

The Washington Post · Lauren Kaori Gurley · 2026-11-06 13:36 UTC

The labor market continues to add jobs across a number of industries, showing new signs of strength.

The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, shattering expectations and suggesting new strength in the labor market.

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