Center · 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%

CNBC: Nonfarm payrolls rose 165,000 vs a ~59,000 estimate; unemployment slipped to 4.1%.

Grade A (100/100). Article: CNBC on October nonfarm payrolls and unemployment

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Splits: Article: CNBC on October nonfarm payrolls and unemployment

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