US economy added 130,000 jobs in January, unemployment falls to 4.3%

The report follows several others that have reignited concerns about weakening job growth.

U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment down to 4.3%

Job growth was stronger than expected to start 2026, providing some relief to concerns about the state of the U.S. labor ...

US payrolls surge in January; unemployment rate drops to 4.3%

US payrolls increased by 130,000 in January, with the unemployment rate falling to 4.3%, indicating labor market ...

US job growth likely picked up in January; unemployment rate forecast steady at 4.4%

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth likely picked up in January, supported by fewer layoffs in ...

US adds 130,000 jobs and unemployment falls after tepid 2025

Employers added 130,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate declined to 4.3%, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics ...
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U.S. unemployment ticks up: These states have the most residents out of work

More Americans are out of work than there were this time last year, with certain states seeing unemployment rates well above the national average. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released ...
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US employers added 130,000 jobs in January, unemployment down to 4.3 percent

US job growth beat expectations in January with 130,000 new positions added, while unemployment eased to 4.3%, pointing to a steadier labour market.
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Unemployment claims in Florida declined last week

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in Florida last week compared with the week prior.
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12 US States With The Highest Unemployment Rates

According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in August 2025, the national unemployment rate for the United States was 4.3%. While 22,000 new jobs were added in August, led by job ...