U.S. adds 130,000 jobs in January; unemployment rate falls
By: Claire Williams | Published: 2026-02-11 14:24:40 | Source: www.nationalmortgagenews.com
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- Key insight: The better-than-expected jobs report saw 130,000 jobs added in January, while unemployment dropped to 4.3%.
- What’s at stake: The Federal Reserve is watching the numbers closely as Chairman Jerome Powell considers the central bank’s dual inflation and employment mandate.
- Forward look: The strong job numbers reduce the need for the Fed to slash rates and increase the likelihood…
