From the Left · Read · November 5, 2026

Nov 6 · The U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, well above forecasts near 59,000 to 65,000, and the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%

CBS News: Employers added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past forecasts; unemployment dipped to 4.1%.

Grade A (100/100). Article: CBS on the October jobs report beating forecasts

A: No problems found.

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