US economy added 130,000 jobs in January, unemployment falls to 4.3%

The report follows several others that have reignited concerns about weakening job growth.

U.S. payrolls rose by 130,000 in January, more than expected; unemployment down to 4.3%

Job growth was stronger than expected to start 2026, providing some relief to concerns about the state of the U.S. labor ...
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Unemployment applications drop to lowest rate since November

Initial filings for unemployment for the week that ended Feb. 14 decreased by 23,000 from the previous week, to 206,000.

Here’s What Unemployment Actually Pays Across the U.S.

Check out unemployment benefits by state, including minimum and maximum weekly payments and how many weeks you can collect.