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U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Falls to 4.3%
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U.S. Adds 130,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Falls to 4.3%

Real Estate News: Real Estate Investing Podcast · Kathy Fettke/RealWealth

February 11, 20263m 47s

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Show Notes

The January jobs report is in — and it came in stronger than expected.

The U.S. economy added 130,000 jobs to start 2026, while the unemployment rate edged down to 4.3%. Hiring was concentrated in health care, social assistance, and construction, even as some sectors saw losses. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also released updated benchmark revisions confirming that 2025 job growth was softer than previously reported.

In this episode, Kathy Fettke breaks down what the latest employment data signals about the strength of the labor market, wage growth, and what it could mean for Federal Reserve policy and interest rates moving forward.

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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/11/jobs-report-january-2026-.html