Hiring Surprises on The Upside In January, Easing Fears of Sharper Labour Slowdown

The US labor market started 2026 on a firmer footing than many forecasters expected. The January employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed total nonfarm payrolls rising by 130,000—well above the roughly 70,000 increase economists were projecting. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.3% from 4.4% in December, suggesting that joblessness is […]

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