US job growth accelerates in January as unemployment rate drops to 4.3 percent
The US labor market showed unexpected strength in January with 130,000 new jobs added. This growth pushed the unemployment rate down to 4.3 percent today.
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US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January employment report on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, showing that nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000. This gain exceeded the Reuters median forecast of 70,000 and arrived alongside a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%. These figures may influence Federal Reserve policy deliberations by providing room for officials to keep interest rates unchanged while they continue to monitor inflation.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the January employment report on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, showing that nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000. This gain exceeded the Reuters median forecast of 70,000 and arrived alongside a decrease in the unemployment rate to 4.3%. These figures may influence Federal Reserve policy deliberations by providing room for officials to keep interest rates unchanged while they continue to monitor inflation.
