| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Nov. 6, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Nov. 6, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/october-jobs-report-us-labor-market-2026/ |
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Employers across the U.S. added 165,000 jobs in October, soaring past
economists' forecasts and signaling that hiring is accelerating despite
headwinds such as inflation.
## By the numbers
Hiring came in much hotter than expected, with economists polled by FactSet
predicting the economy added 65,...