US added 130,000 jobs in January, surpassing expectations as 2025 growth is slashed

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Michael SainatoFebruary 11, 2026 at 02:51 PM

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A US labor market report revealed that the US added 130,000 jobs in January, surpassing economists' expectations of 70,000. The unemployment rate slightly cooled to 4.3%. Despite the positive January figures, the report also revised the total number of new jobs in 2025 down to 181,000, a significant decrease from the initially reported 584,000 and the weakest year of job growth since the Covid-19 pandemic. This news comes after a year of economic instability, marked by fluctuating trade and immigration policies. Other indicators showed mixed results, including a drop in job openings and a surge in layoffs, with US employers announcing 108,435 layoffs in January 2026.

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