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November 9, 2026

US continues to generate jobs, yet inflation is eroding the spending power of millions of Americans

By PAUL WISEMAN
AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers created a surprising 165,000 new jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%.

Hiring was far stronger than the 65,000 new jobs that economists had expected.


 
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