https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-u-s-added-165-000-jobs-in-october-a-bright-spot-for-the-economyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-u-s-added-165-000-jobs-in-october-a-bright-spot-for-the-economyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-u-s-added-165-000-jobs-in-october-a-bright-spot-for-the-economy#u190586Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:26 +0000The United States economy added 165,000 jobs in October, delivering a surprisingly strong performance that trounced expert expectations and rescued stocks from a brutal tech rout. Nonfarm payrolls surged past forecasts that had anticipated an increase of just 59,000 positions, while the unemployment rate was expected to hold steady at 4.2 percent. This blowout jobs report indicates that hiring across the nation picked up speed last month. The growth figures include gains that appear connected to artificial intelligence-related construction and manufacturing work.Why it mattersThis stronger-tha