The U.S. economy posted solid job growth in January as employers hired at a steady pace to start 2026 as the Federal Reserve evaluates the need for rate cuts in the months ahead. The Labor Department ...

The BLS released its delayed jobs report Wednesday showing that the US added 130,000 jobs in January, and unemployment ticked ...

The United States added 130,000 jobs in January 2026, a figure that surprised forecasters and reopened debate over the ...

Hiring in January blew past expectations, signaling that the labor market could be picking up — and likely dashing hopes for an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s meeting next month. US ...

Job growth in the US picked up last month, gathering pace after the weakest year for new jobs since the Covid-19 pandemic. Employers added a greater-than-expected 130,000 jobs in January, helping ...

US stocks were little changed Wednesday after new data showed the economy added 130,000 jobs in January, exceeding economists’ expectations. Stocks fluctuated between gains and losses. The Dow closed ...