US economy adds 165,000 jobs in October, blowing past expectations
The Labor Department released the October 2026 jobs report on Friday which showed employers added 165,000 jobs amid economic uncertainty.
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The Labor Department released the October 2026 jobs report on Friday which showed employers added 165,000 jobs amid economic uncertainty.
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