US Job Report: 130,000 Jobs Added in January, Unemployment at 4.3%
The US Job Report for January 2026 delivered a surprise boost to labor market expectations. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 130,000, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%, signaling resilience despite slower hiring in 2025. This data arrived during heightened scrutiny of Federal Reserve policy, inflation persistence, and revised employment figures from late 2025. Investors…